So – 2NLs for November interviews have started!
Generally these come out as in batches over a period of a few hours or a couple of days at most. If you expect your 2NL and you have NOT had it within a day or two, it probably means you submitted your DS260 late. Last month they had processed DS260s up to late May (with a handful of early June submissions). Once people start seeing their 2NLs we will be able to gather feedback (see below) for those that get their 2NLs. That feedback allows us to know how far along they have got with the backlog of DS260 submissions.
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.
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.
****Latest DS260 submission known to have been received so far***
Last three that I know of – June 24, 26 and 29.
There are several cases where people have not got there 2NLS with submission from mid/early June. So – I would say the majority of June was handled, but not all – and don’t forget – not all DS260s will take the same time to process. So – you might have submitted on the 15th and NOT get your 2NL while some other current case submitted on the 29th and got their 2NL…..
October 5, 2015 at 10:41
Dear Simon
Is it ok to get medical appointment before 12 days of interview date?
October 5, 2015 at 15:58
Yes, normally.
October 5, 2015 at 08:29
Hi Brit simony.
My 2016AF×××××××23×××
Completed on 21 may 2015,haven’t receive my 2NL
October 5, 2015 at 16:33
You must wait until your number is current.
October 4, 2015 at 18:52
I’m back again Brit, I’m athsmatic, is it a disqualifying illness? plz let me know so that we don’t spend spend non refundable funds on medicals and visa fees.plz help
October 4, 2015 at 20:00
No it is not a problem.
October 4, 2015 at 14:02
Hello brit,
Should we present Character Certificate (school)as well in our interview?
thank you in advance.
October 4, 2015 at 17:14
Take it if you like – I have never heard of one being used.
October 4, 2015 at 10:40
Hi dear simon ,my CN is 2016AF000001##submitted DS 260 on z 2nd of June and received 2NL on 29th sep for Nov 2 early morning thank you very much and Forward my warm greeting for sopi
October 4, 2015 at 17:20
Great!
October 3, 2015 at 22:32
hi brit
on the back ground check by KCC do they call our homes and do security checks? Coz most of the time i am not at home.
October 4, 2015 at 04:07
Not normally, no.
October 3, 2015 at 13:41
Hi Brit,
Greetings from cameroon I have got some few quest. 1, both me n my husband do not have other names in our official documents ie ABC on birthcert,ID card,passports. so on filling ds260 form,I read the side instructions it said put fnu if u do not have other names.I did so,on preview, I saw my names as ABC,fnu, is this an issue of concern?
2 my father was farther from me and I do not know his birth info,and mother dead.so on the forms I put optional,for my spouse his both parents are dead,is it necessary I do unlock and and fill these fields correctly! plz advice
October 3, 2015 at 19:56
These are both matters for the CO to decide. Obviously you want the DS260 to be as accurate as possible. If you know they forms can be made more accurate – do so.
October 3, 2015 at 05:37
Hey Brit
I have not got my 2NL yet, My case is current from AS rigion I submited form on May 14 and resubmited on July 8,
When can i receive 2NL?
October 3, 2015 at 20:00
Maybe next month.
October 3, 2015 at 02:03
Dear Mr. Simon, My C.N is 2016AS*****8**. Submitted DS260 On 29th June. Going through your various articles i realised that i made some minor mistakes in DS260.I am the principle applicant.
1) Last name in all the documents and initial aplication were Singh but i had to mention my husband’s last name in my passport which became singh pathak, so i filled up DS260 with singh pathak as my last name .
2) In social security section i answered no to all 3 Questions.
3) 1 Digit In last 4 Digits of U.S phone number is mistake in my application where as it is ok in my spouse and children’s application.( it is like ***-***-7575, But has to be ***-***-7475)
Pls suggest me what should i do?
October 3, 2015 at 03:45
1. Is the correct legal name, so that is the right thing.
2 and 3 are trivial points. No need to correct.
October 3, 2015 at 04:53
Thanks Mr. Simon, i was so worried about my first issue. So do you think that i wont be disqualified because of that reason . thank you!
October 3, 2015 at 20:02
Low risk of denial.
October 2, 2015 at 22:25
Hi Brit, my case number is 2016AF00048*** . i submitted my DS260 June 30. please tell me by when my 2NL will be send?
October 2, 2015 at 23:07
https://britsimonsays.com/when-will-i-have-an-interview/
October 2, 2015 at 22:22
what do you mean by i got the confirmation of submission same day?
October 2, 2015 at 14:31
Dear Simon,
Is it advisable to write to the KCC while you are current and submitted ur DS in time but the 2nl is delaying?
October 2, 2015 at 09:00
Hi Brit, is it true that 2NL for november interviews are over now or yet to be processed some more?
October 2, 2015 at 18:37
I believe they have sent all the November 2NLs.
October 2, 2015 at 07:45
what is the cause if in your winning letter the barcode change and show the case number….then after sometime it change again to the barcode????
October 2, 2015 at 18:40
That is no issue.
October 2, 2015 at 03:34
hi Brit,
I submitted my forms on the 14 of May and I requested the first unlock due to a mistake on my marriage date, and then i resend it back on 04 of June. Now, i was just checking on it and realized that there is another mistake on my wife’s present and previous address information dates. i would like to know if i ask for second unlock could i put on danger my 2NL?
thank for your answer
October 2, 2015 at 03:49
It does not put your 2NL in danger no.
October 2, 2015 at 04:17
thanks brit
October 1, 2015 at 21:07
dear Simon
i submitted my form late may and unlock it and submitted immediately on 10th of june.
my no is AF110XX but i have not received my 2NL yet .
do u think sth happened should i call kcc
please advice me
is there a possibility that i wont be scheduled for an interview. dose this happened in the past for ppl with low numbers
October 2, 2015 at 18:50
You will get your interview. Just be patient – you might not get the 2NL for another month or two…
October 2, 2015 at 22:55
thank you sir for the answer.
October 2, 2015 at 22:58
Should i tell my sponsor to fill the I-134 or it is still early dose that form have an expiration date.
October 2, 2015 at 23:05
Get it near the interview date. The supporting documents should be recent.
October 2, 2015 at 23:14
thank you Sir again. I will try to practice some patience. peace
October 1, 2015 at 18:44
hi Brit…..
I submitted my forms on the 26 of June and unlock it back due to a mistake on my year of graduation from 2010 to 2011 and resubmitted it back on the 15 of July But my wife forms still remained locked for the 26 of june and my forms comfirmation date was the the 15 of july. my case is current but have not yet received my second NL….. pls sir, can I know when am going to received my letter to be schedule for interview??? am from Liberia and my case number is 2016AF000063**
October 1, 2015 at 16:59
Hi.
I need to reschedule my interview and called embassy today. They told me just not to show on my scheduled date and to call 4 weeks before the desired date to get new interview details.
This sounds a bit odd to me, so I wanted to check with you.
Thanks a lot in advance.
October 1, 2015 at 18:58
That sounds like really bad advice.
My advice would be don’t reschedule at all.
October 1, 2015 at 19:19
Thank you.
October 1, 2015 at 15:52
Dear Beautiful sofia father.
Greeting..
I have read all your suggestion.
Now I am quite confused about 2NL.
I submitted my DS -260 in 30 june Resubmitted 8 july case no- AS20xx. Actually I hoped my interview in November but I did not get 2NL. Again I must be patience. And I think I will receive my 2NL in October and get interview in December but it is not sure. May I know your calculation in my case about my 2nl and interview.
Second is I applied for Dubai police clearance certificate I stayed there 2008 to 2010 AD. I received PCC and it is valid for 3 months. I received PCC after 2 months after being issue. so now my PCC is valid for 1 month. In NEPAL we have no UAE embassay even consulate. I am sending documents through courier. They are taking long time.
In IMM blog and also in your blog (reader view) there is mentioned foreign police clearance certificate no need to renew until again entering and reside that country after issuing PCC. So it means my PCC is valid?
In this case what is your suggestion? Can I explain this thing to counselor.?
Will he/she accept my PCC?
Thank you.
October 1, 2015 at 20:17
Maybe December interview, possibly January.
Most COs would accept the PCC you have – but if you want you could try to get a new one by mail.
October 2, 2015 at 04:10
Thank you dear brit.
have a nice time there.
October 1, 2015 at 15:44
Dear Simon
1)How can I get 1134 form filled by my sponsor- by email or courier?
2)How many days before our interview date do we need to appoint date for medical?
Please reply…..Thanks
October 1, 2015 at 19:03
1. By mail
2. Depends on the embassy/physician. The doctor will guide you.
October 1, 2015 at 14:24
Hello Brit,
I am 2016 winner with CN AF00011XXX, I submitted my DS on 26 june and got the confirmation of submission same day and never unlock but till now any feedback about 2nl while others getting theirs. Do u think will I get the chance to be interviewed in November? Thank you for ur assisatnce.Be blessed
October 1, 2015 at 20:13
I think you will get a December interview (2NL in a month)
October 1, 2015 at 14:05
HI BRIT
ARE THERE STILL COMING OUT ANY MORE 2 NL TODAY FOR NOVEMBER INTERVIEWS?
THANKS
October 1, 2015 at 14:23
No.
October 1, 2015 at 12:44
Hi!
Brit.
What is meant by current, unlock and visa bulltin.
October 1, 2015 at 13:58
1 and 3 are answered in the link below.
Unlocking refers to requesting KCC to make your DS260 editable – in order to make corrections.
https://britsimonsays.com/read-visa-bulletin/
October 1, 2015 at 09:01
Hi Simon,
I have submit DS260. After that i have married and updated my DS260 by request KCC. So now i want to know is my changes take more processing time? I have seen that kind of comment in above. Is adding marriage take more processing time?
October 1, 2015 at 14:06
They will have some background checks on the spouse – so yes there will be some additional time needed.
October 2, 2015 at 08:46
Thanks a lot Simon. Also our marriage was genuine and hope it’s not will be problem.
October 1, 2015 at 08:32
I forgot to mention that the case number is 10 K.
October 2, 2015 at 23:07
are u from Sudan?
October 1, 2015 at 08:31
Hello Simon,
I mentioned before that we sent the principal winner application on May 20th and the rest 4 application sent on August 19th along with unlocking the form and resending it on 19th August.
Now we received the second letter with an interview on the 2nd of November.
Best regards.
October 1, 2015 at 14:08
Great thanks!
October 1, 2015 at 07:04
Hello, Brit,
My case number is 2016EU1248* and I did not received my 2NL yet.
How do you think when I will get it?
I was checking this page and I thought I will get my 2NL in September.
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin/2016/visa-bulletin-for-october-2015.html
Thank you in advance.
October 1, 2015 at 06:07
Just for reference, I’d submitted my DS-260 on the 27th of June, and have NOT received my 2NL.
October 1, 2015 at 06:15
Yes thanks – that is not a surpise – just a few are around your date – and some earlier than yours did not get scheduled either.
October 1, 2015 at 04:05
Dear Simon,
I have not received 2NL yet. My Cn: EU00011xxx. Original submit DS260 was on May 18 and unlocked on June 6 for obtaining children’s passport, and on Aug 8 for address change in US. You previously said on your article that those normally won’t delay.. Should I send an email to KCC regarding this to knw mt status. Please Simon, I need your advise again.
Thank you.
October 1, 2015 at 05:19
Sure email KCC. It may simply be that your have aspects of your background that take longer to check… but email them to be sure.
October 1, 2015 at 04:03
THANKS A LOT !!!
October 1, 2015 at 03:46
HI BRIT,
I DONT KNOW IF IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO THAT MY FIRST LETTER HAS CHANGED FROM THIS *** TO THE BAR CODE AGAIN JUST TODAY. I SUBMITTED JUNE 24 MY DS 260 AND MY NUMBER IS SA5**, thanks
October 1, 2015 at 03:48
It doesn’t mean anything. Ignore it.
October 1, 2015 at 00:27
Hi sir.
I have received 2NL today.
I wanted to ask for I-134 form. When my support filled it he can sent it to me via email and i will copy it for interview or he must sent me original one from America to have it on interview?!
Thank you for great help you give.
October 1, 2015 at 03:56
get the original of the doicument and make sure you have copies of the supporting documents (1040/W2/Paylips/Passport)
October 1, 2015 at 00:24
HELLO ,I DONT KNOW IF IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO THAT MY FIRST LETTER HAS CHANGED FROM THIS *** TO THE BAR CODE AGAIN JUST TODAY. I SUBMITTED JUNE 24 MY DS 260 AND MY NUMBER IS SA5**, thanks
October 1, 2015 at 03:56
That means nothing. Ignore it.
September 30, 2015 at 23:02
yes ofcourse . thanks for all the effort you do . believe me you are a great man and all people you help wont forget you
September 30, 2015 at 22:54
Hey Simon . i hope you are fine
i had my 2nl and found that the day i registered to 2016 lottery is the same date i will have my interview 🙂
whats the proportion of this coincidence?
September 30, 2015 at 22:57
1/365.
September 30, 2015 at 21:36
Hi Simon,
My number EU2##
I sent out my first ds260 in May 12th
Unlocked and resubmitted in June 30th
No 2NL yet. I called in KCC today and they said because i unlocked the ds260, that’s why I have a delay and the rep didn’t tell me when will I get my interview but for sure not November coz seems like they already sent out the November batch.
Do you think I’ll get the 2NL next month for december interview or even later? I’m very concern.
September 30, 2015 at 22:33
In the comments to this post I’ve seen a couple of people charged to EU whose interviews have been delayed after the unlock. Looks like the SA and AS are being treated in a different way, in terms of unlocking, I mean. Is this because they have fewer cases than EU and AF and consequently the KCC process the forms from the former regions in a more relaxed manner?
Thank you.
September 30, 2015 at 23:01
No, not at all.
Unlocking for some reasons is more impactful than other reasons. I have explained that before on this site. Also, cases don’t all process at the same speed – it depends on the complexity of the case. Again – I have explained this before.
September 30, 2015 at 22:48
What did you change when you unlocked?
October 1, 2015 at 18:30
I only refine my job title. Do you think I’ll get the 2NL next month for december interview or even later?
October 19, 2015 at 00:43
hi Jae do let us know if you have got it
September 30, 2015 at 18:00
Hi Simon,
My cn is AF14xxx and I did not submit my ds260 till now because I was waiting my baby to be born. Now we have the baby and I have two questions:
1) do u think this delay will influence our chance to get interview appointment or it just delay the process?
2) I add the baby to my application and my wife application, is this enough or I should make an individual application for him like mine and his mother’s? So I submit 3 app in total?
Thanks in advance,
Maged
September 30, 2015 at 20:07
1. Just delay.
3 Changes to yours/your wife’s and a new one for the child. 3 in total.
October 1, 2015 at 05:41
Thanks a lot 🙂
September 30, 2015 at 16:49
Hi brit
To be clear
*I am dv winner on May 5 with my spouse
*we filled the form on may22nd
*Unfortunately made clerical error on spouse form then i creat one additional ds 260 form and submit the form with out KCC permission unknowingly. After I subscribe ur web site I Request KCC to unlock the ds form then the KCC unlocked 3 ds260 form 1 applicant and 2 spouse ds form but I re submit only 2 ds 260 form for me and my spouse. The 3rd form I leave incomplete to decrease duplicate the same information of my spouse . so am I correct or email to KCC to submit 3rd ds 260 form?or it that necessary submit secondly spouse ds 260 form.For instance I have no child and previous spouse and from my luck number enclosed with asterix.
Thank you
September 30, 2015 at 17:20
Contact KCC to discuss it.
September 30, 2015 at 17:26
Dear sir,
Now finished 2nl for november interview..thanks
September 30, 2015 at 20:10
Might be a few more sent today.
September 30, 2015 at 15:23
dear Brit,
kindly provide me with the link to check whether my case in in-transit or current,or ready.
cn 2016af00013000
please to hear from you asap.
September 30, 2015 at 15:21
my case number is 15** and i submitted my DS on 16 june but i am not getting my second letter . why is that ????
September 30, 2015 at 20:50
It might not have completed processing in time – in which case it will be a December interview.
September 30, 2015 at 15:19
Hi
CN: 2016AF9***
1NL: May 5/2015
DS 260 submitted and confirmed: May 21 and resend August 31
2NL: September 29, 2015
Date of interview: Last November
September 30, 2015 at 15:21
Great – thanks!!!
September 30, 2015 at 15:09
Hello simon
i start to be worried. i am current since october ( CN AF00002XXX).
i submited all our DS260 on june 15 ( Family of three : my wife, my son and i).
i did’nt receive 2NLs yet.
i use to ckeck my DS260, can that be the reason ?
September 30, 2015 at 14:17
ITS LIKE MOST AFRICAN CASES HAVE NOT YET GOT THEIR 2NL,AM I wright
September 30, 2015 at 14:52
AF region selectees respond slowly in submitting their DS260. That is why they are late in getting their 2NLs.
September 30, 2015 at 14:09
Hi Simon,
Don’t ask me how much i am happy today because of two reasons: the first one is our new baby is born today and the 2nd one is we have got our 2nl letter at the same time today which we have submitted the DS260 on Jun 04 and the interview date will be on Nov 02, 2015. So Simon i need your valuable advice on how we are going to include our new baby on DS-260 and get interview with us.
Lastly i would like to thank you for your valuable information you are providing us.
September 30, 2015 at 14:22
Epye which region are you plz
September 30, 2015 at 14:54
Double Congratulations for you then!!!
Obtain the birth cert and passport as soon as possible. The child will also need to attend the medical. Right now the embassy won’t know anything about your case – so wait a couple of days at least. Then contact the embassy by email and inform them of the birth – and ask how they handle such scenarios.
September 30, 2015 at 14:00
Hello Brit
I received my 2NL
CN …SA45X
DS260 submitted 31/05/2015
DS260 unlocked 09/09/2015
(minor changes)
DS260 re-submitted 09/09/2015
I am grateful for your advices
A great greeting to the little Sofia 😉
Thank you, and Good luck everyone!!
September 30, 2015 at 14:10
do you got it now ?
September 30, 2015 at 14:54
Awesome!
September 30, 2015 at 13:43
HI BRIT ARE THE 2NL FOR NOVEMBER INTERVIEWS FINISHED
September 30, 2015 at 14:55
There might be a few more today, but after today that will be it.
September 30, 2015 at 15:38
could you guess please when will i get 2nl?
September 30, 2015 at 13:20
hi brit my case no 23## . i submitted ds 260 on jun 24th. cudnt get 2nl till today.
September 30, 2015 at 14:56
Great – that is one of the three latest submission dates I have heard.
September 30, 2015 at 13:05
My case number EUxx4010
September 30, 2015 at 13:03
Today I recieved 2 NL, first time i submitted on 6 June, after i unblock on 5 september and resubmitted,
Tank for you Simon for your great job and good luck to all, also for me too 🙂 🙂 🙂
September 30, 2015 at 13:28
so they still sending today
September 30, 2015 at 14:25
Ali which region are you
September 30, 2015 at 14:57
Great – thanks!
December 5, 2015 at 08:58
Dear Simon
Finally few weeks ago Ireceived US visa..??…And I want say for your support and for your great work THANK YOU SO MUCH. Also good luck for all of you who waiting now interview……
September 30, 2015 at 11:15
Hi, i asked past month about if we will receive the 2nl…and we didn’t received. How about now, we have chance
case number:2016EU00002xxx
submitted ds on 30 may
resubmitted on: 2 july and 3 september
September 30, 2015 at 15:00
It might come today – and if not it will be next month.