People are now receiving their 2NLs for July interviews, 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 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.
May 26, 2016 at 10:59
AF53*****2016 am I safe?
May 26, 2016 at 13:42
I don’t know. You will have to Wait and see.
June 5, 2016 at 00:58
hi we are in the some range i’m afraide that this prblm of the retard in 2L can effect the next 2 VBs
May 26, 2016 at 11:17
Hi guys , there is any one else who don’t receive his 2nl letter ?
May 26, 2016 at 13:42
Several people didn’t.
May 26, 2016 at 13:54
Hi Brit :
My cn is AF423##. I email Kcc two different time about my interview date, I received two different responses that confuse me.
Response #1: Thank you for your inquiry.
Your case number is now current for interview processing. Once the interview date has been scheduled, you will receive notification via email to check http://www.dvlottery.state.gov. If you need to make changes to your DS-260 you should contact the consular section where you will be interviewed, or bring the information about your changes to your interview appointment. Because your case is ready to be scheduled, KCC can no longer unlock your application.
When inquiring about the status of a Diversity Visa (DV) case, you must provide the Principal Applicant’s full name, complete case number, and date of birth in the following format (MMDDYYYY) as entered on the original entry. Please remember that the Kentucky Consular Center is a document processing facility, and cannot advise you on whether or not you will qualify for a visa. Only a consular officer can make that decision.
May 26, 2016 at 13:57
Response #2
Thank you for your inquiry.
Your forms have been received and pending further embassy review for the continuation of your visa processing. Interviews are scheduled numerically based on case numbers that have completed processing. Interviews for the DV 2016 program will begin in October 2015 and conclude on September 30, 2016. Please refer to the visa bulletin at http://www.travel.state.gov to locate the current numbers being processed. This bulletin is updated after the 15th day of each month. Once an interview date has been scheduled, you will receive notification via email to check http://www.dvlottery.state.gov.
Interviews for the DV 2017 program will begin in October 2016 and conclude on September 30, 2017. KCC cannot provide information as to when an interview date may become available for your case. Interviews are scheduled numerically according to assigned case numbers which have completed processing. The Department of State designates how many interviews will be scheduled each month according to visa availability. You may refer to the visa bulletin at http://www.travel.state.gov for the list of current numbers beginning August 2016. This information is updated on the 15th day of each month thereafter.
When inquiring about the status of a Diversity Visa (DV) case, you must provide the Principal Applicant’s full name, complete case number, and date of birth in the following format (MMDDYYYY) as entered on the original entry. Please remember that the Kentucky Consular Center is a document processing facility, and cannot advise you on whether or not you will qualify for a visa. Only a consular officer can make that decision.
May 26, 2016 at 14:01
So that will be an August interview. I think they must have had too many selectees for Liberia.
May 26, 2016 at 14:07
Thank you Senior Brit, I appreciate your respect and time spend responding to us.
May 27, 2016 at 17:43
Hi Brit
What if the family name in the birth certificate and high school of the main applicant is different than the family name in passport , a change process has happened in civil authority in the home country .
May 27, 2016 at 18:28
Then there is documentation expected to explain that name change.
May 27, 2016 at 20:36
Yes , a kind of paper approving this from ththe civil authority in Jordan .
Q1- Is that going to be enough and with no impact ? Noting that the First dv entry and ds260 all goes with the name in passport .
Q2- what is the scenario and requirement in case some one is having a valid b1/b2 visa during the interview ( stamped in previous passport )
Many thanks
May 27, 2016 at 20:51
1. Typically enough, yes.
2. That is not a concern. Don’t worry about it.
May 29, 2016 at 17:20
Thanks Simon,
for active visa , my question whether i need to bring anything else to the interview other than the passports that holds this B1/B2 visa and whether or not the process is to cancel it during the interview ?
May 29, 2016 at 19:18
They will cancel the B1/B2, yes.
June 3, 2016 at 22:10
Hi Simon
Is the situation is same and with no issue even if the family name in high school is also different and looks like birth certificate , because the process of name changed was done after my wife finished her high school ?
May 27, 2016 at 20:16
Dear simon
I had my interview on 22dn Mai in Abudhabi
They took our passport, and he told me that the papssports and visa will be mailed to you in this week, but untill now our status are Ready, every budy made interview with us on same date issued except us
Could you please explain what’s happening
Daily there is updat for date only
My baby wasn’t in the 2NL but he was attended with us
Now when i go for my DS260 he has to form one i added before and one they added on interview date and that one shown is not started
May 27, 2016 at 20:48
You just have to be patient…
May 28, 2016 at 08:08
Pls brit ineed ur email adress
May 28, 2016 at 13:58
britsimon3 at gmail
May 28, 2016 at 16:09
dear, mr simon good after noon to u according to more those people current and not received 2NL till now is it refer to the big jump for the visa bulletin July riches to 43825 was coming by wrong and your previous predication for AF will roll by 7K is correct and only that way we can explain this delay Do you think This situation affects the slowdown in the next visa bulletin June for AF ??
thanks lot
May 28, 2016 at 16:36
I don’t know for sure. We just have to wait and see…..
May 29, 2016 at 05:04
Brit# what is your estimation for the up coming visa bulletin?
May 29, 2016 at 15:50
I don’t have one.
May 29, 2016 at 15:52
hi mr, simon your advise PLEASE am current for July af433xx i found mistake one letter that i provide to KCC in the EMAIL address in the ds260 form because that i think they can not apple to send me the 2NL …. WHAT CAN I DO IN THESE CASE NEED TO ASK KCC TO OPEND THE DS 260 FORM ??
thanks mr simon
May 29, 2016 at 19:21
You can unlock and correct now if you need to do so.
May 29, 2016 at 16:00
for information toyou mr, simon also as tell you before i send the email to KCC form my correct email ask them about am not received the 2NL … thank you
May 29, 2016 at 20:05
thanks mr simon i send the EMAIL now to kcc to unlock
May 30, 2016 at 02:48
Dear Mr. Brit
You are doing a great job. Thank you very much. My case number is 2017AS000008XX. My problem is as a sri lankan I have to show 3 A/L passes. I am doing my A/L this August and I will be getting my results in December or January. I am happy if I can schedule my interview in February. When should I post my DS260?
May 30, 2016 at 16:03
Yes you should delay your interview. Submit around November or December.
May 30, 2016 at 22:25
AF55XXX is it safe please ?
May 31, 2016 at 03:15
What YEAR?
May 31, 2016 at 13:09
Hello mr Simon.Thank you for helping us with great information. I have 2 question
1.ds- 2053 is this the right form for medical examination?
2. I tried to contact the embassy here in seoul about if i have to comfirm my interview attendance but there is always autoreply which i dont understand well. When i visited the website i cant find anything much. There is just instruction on how to apply for appointmen . My interview is already scheduled so i guess we can go to our interview on given date directly. Do normally people go to their interview without contacting embassy?
May 31, 2016 at 13:46
1. THe doctor will use the correct form
2. You don’t need to confirm it.
May 31, 2016 at 14:44
2016af535×× ?
May 31, 2016 at 14:55
You have asked about your number over 10 times. My answers haven’t changed.
May 31, 2016 at 20:40
hello mr, simon have nice day to you and y family regarding my Q to you before that i make mistake in the EMAIL that i provided in DS260 , then your advise i can change now ,immediately i send request unlock to KCC before to days then now they send to me this email for information i wrote in the Email correct full principal name full date of birth case number 20160004333X forget to add AF also i checked ds260 now still lock showing completed
can i send request to unlock again to make revisions to my Email or it will delay interview
thanks so much mr simons I am sorry to disturb you by more Qestion..
thank you for your inquiry.
The case number you have provided is not a Diversity Visa Lottery case number.
If you were selected for further consideration in the Diversity Visa Program, you should visit the website http://www.dvlottery.state.gov. Your 14 digit case number is located on the letter.
When inquiring about the status of a Diversity Visa (DV) case, you must provide the Principal Applicant’s full name, complete case number, and date of birth in the following format (MMDDYYYY) as entered on the original entry. Please remember that the Kentucky Consular Center is a document processing facility, and cannot advise you on whether or not you will qualify for a visa. Only a consular officer can make that decision.
For additional information, please refer to the following websites:
Diversity Visa Website: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/diversity-visa/entry.html.html
Diversity Visa Instructions: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/diversity-visa/instructions.html
DS-260 instructions: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/diversity-visa/if-you-are-selected/submit-your-ds-260-online-application.html
To enter the Diversity Visa lottery or to check for a selection notice: https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/
May 31, 2016 at 21:23
I don’t understand all your questions, but you can unlock again if you want.
May 31, 2016 at 22:12
thanks mr , simon for replayed my Question is if i
1/ unlock will not delay interview or will pushed to September ?
2/ my Email on ds260 benefit only that message tell me to check ESC ??
May 31, 2016 at 22:15
1. I can’t be certain, but the longer you delay asking them the more likely a delay will happen.
2. Yes
May 31, 2016 at 22:36
thanks lot mr, simon,,
I highly appreciate your kindness
June 1, 2016 at 10:53
I know that but ask the question over time may have up dates
June 1, 2016 at 23:22
Can i summit 2016af53xxx now and be current?
June 1, 2016 at 23:50
If you have not submitted the DS260 yet you are really risking not being processed in time. Get on with it. I can’t be certain that the case number will be current.
June 2, 2016 at 06:07
what you meant by your don’t know that the case# af2016 53xxx will be current?
June 2, 2016 at 14:07
I don’t know. Just that. I cannot be certain.
June 2, 2016 at 06:46
hi brit , thanks for your patience and providing assistance to the humanity , i would like to ask if its possible that AF: 46000 is scheduled for the up coming visa bulletin.
June 2, 2016 at 14:05
It is very likely – so wait and see
June 2, 2016 at 19:43
hello there .plz my CN is 43*** .and i did not get my 2L yet .what should i do please ? any help will be appreciated thanks a lot
June 2, 2016 at 19:53
What is your embassy, and when did you submit your DS260?
June 3, 2016 at 00:30
Hy dear simon?my CN is 2016AF41xxx..and i did not get my 2L ..I submit my DS260 in 5jul.2015 . I email Kcc two different time about my interview date, I received two different responses ..
#Response #1: Thank you for your inquiry.
Your case number is now current for interview processing. Once the interview date has been scheduled, you will receive notification via email to check http://www.dvlottery.state.gov. If you need to make changes to your DS-260 you should contact the consular section where you will be interviewed, or bring the information about your changes to your interview appointment. Because your case is ready to be scheduled, KCC can no longer unlock your application.embassy is casabalnaca morocco……
#Response #2
Thank you for your inquiry.
Your forms have been received and pending further embassy review for the continuation of your visa processing. Interviews are scheduled numerically based on case numbers that have completed processing. Interviews for the DV 2016 program will begin in October 2015 and conclude on September 30, 2016. Please refer to the visa bulletin at http://www.travel.state.gov to locate the current numbers being processed. This bulletin is updated after the 15th day of each month. Once an interview date has been scheduled, you will receive notification via email to check http://www.dvlottery.state.gov….
Help me please…i can’t understand
?Beste Regards?
June 3, 2016 at 00:54
I believe some embassies (Casablanca being one of those) could not cope with the number of interviews needed from the large VB increase last month. So – KCC seems to have held off scheduling a number of cases and will presumably schedule those in August. Your will probably be one of those.
June 7, 2016 at 17:12
rah 3andhom darat bazaf yak liyamat ghadi takhraj 2nl inchallah
June 3, 2016 at 10:55
hello sir am in senegal my case number is 45&&& well my sponsor has sent me just the affidavit taxe return W2 and his green card fotocopy but not the 1040 form do you think that it’s enough for my interview
June 3, 2016 at 13:48
Maybe – I can’t be 100% certain.
June 3, 2016 at 14:07
Hi Mr Simon. Is latent TB infected person possible to be approved?
ClAss A desease includes TB right? If someone has TB can be proved or not? ThNk you very much for your time
June 3, 2016 at 15:32
People that need treatment for TB have to wait until the treatment is completed. I am not a doctor, so I would not want to advise further than that. The panel physician will decide.
June 3, 2016 at 21:17
I have two quick questions, knowing that I am programmed!
1_lors filling my DS260 on party work / education … to degree or diploma level school I put dergee bachelor (engineer) instead of baccalaureat (translation error)
=> Is that I can correct the day of the interview?
2_j’ai yesterday my medical and I have a little visual problem on my left eye (6/10 without glasses) and right-hander is in!
=> Is it going to ask me a problem with the visa?
thank you
June 3, 2016 at 22:48
1. Yes.
2. No
June 3, 2016 at 23:04
thank you bro
June 3, 2016 at 22:01
my embassy is in Casablanca .i submited DS260 in august . thanks alot for your help
June 4, 2016 at 00:28
Hi Brit! Is it advisible at this time of the month to unlock to add a new born baby? Will it not cause delay in once interview since the vb is close to be called? CN is 2016AF00049###. Hope to get a reply asap. Thanks for your kindness.
June 4, 2016 at 01:52
Yes, do it immediately!
June 4, 2016 at 08:57
hi i have some question for u
1) i just turn 19 this march do u thing that my age will have an effect on my approval
2) I HAVE NO Access to the address and email that i provide when i entry the program but now being selected can I use new email address in my Ds260 FORM
3) I AM university student just about 150 km away from my home town. should I use my home address as present address (cause now i am just staying in government university)
4) should i have to mention abt the university that i am staying now as previous address that i lived after turning 16 but i a am still there.
June 4, 2016 at 15:30
1. No
2. That isn’t a problem
3. Up to you.
4. Yes you mention the truth!
June 4, 2016 at 09:56
5) after me fillings the DS260 soon when do u think will be my interview . case Number is 201724###
June 4, 2016 at 15:28
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2017-basic-questions/
June 4, 2016 at 16:11
do u thank that kcc will rich 2016af55xxx
June 4, 2016 at 17:28
I don’t know. Wait and see.
June 5, 2016 at 15:11
Hi Brit
Finally,i got my 2NL after a long and patient wait. My interview is scheduled on July 21st and already i’ve made medical bookings for next month. Kindly,i was wishing to know if it’s possible for me to change my host at the moment and if yes,what’s the procedure
Thank you in advance
June 5, 2016 at 19:36
hi mr simon have nice day to y can we ask mr, kev254 what is the date of Email that KCC sended to him 2NL because more people waiting on same boat
thanks lot
June 5, 2016 at 23:47
hello brit, I have my intervue in a month Dakar, I like to know if my big brother
working in behalf of the World Bank in Cotonou, may sponsor me, he can send his contract and his bank statements and a commitment that it will take care of myself. I do request you can
June 6, 2016 at 00:08
Only if that bank is in the USA – the sponsor must be a US resident/taxpayer.
June 6, 2016 at 07:00
When will b the next VB for nepal???
Sir does it arrives in this week?
My question is from nepal how many visa is approved?? I m wating for positive reply plz dnt sat wait n see
June 6, 2016 at 14:55
The VB will be out this week. It isn’t “for Nepal” it covers every country. I don’t have the approved numbers.
June 6, 2016 at 16:20
mr britsimon can you give us some expection for those who didnt have their 2nl yet ??
June 6, 2016 at 17:16
If people were current for July interviews and had submitted their forms in good time, then I would expect them to get August interviews along with the other August cases.
June 6, 2016 at 17:31
Mr brit simon , ia hve a question about 2nl , i am a dv2017 winner , i filled ds260 correctly in 9 may , my case number is eu00003413 ,Is there any possibility that 2nl not to come ever . I have heard some people in my contry that doesnt received 2nl . Thank you for your help.
June 6, 2016 at 21:31
That has happened with high case numbers in the past. Your number is not high.
June 6, 2016 at 19:09
please gyus help me i found someone he was an old friend of my father and now he is living in usa new jersey he want to send me the sponsor files but he is afraide
the qst how can i explaine to him that it’s not bad thing plz plz help
June 6, 2016 at 23:43
hi in my ds260 form i say that medicine/ heath in the question that say “in which job do u intend to work in USA” .but i am just afrsit year student in med campus can i say them that it is my future plan and now i am willing to do any legal job in USA once i have entered . or should i have to change it .
June 6, 2016 at 23:52
It doesn’t matter, no need to change it.
June 7, 2016 at 08:08
hi Britsimon
my name is meaza placed in Ethiopia my interview appointment date was June 2/2016 and i already finished interview but the embassy interviewer ( says i need some clarification so i will call u later and my original degree certificate is already at the embassy what can i do ?
June 7, 2016 at 14:16
You simply have to wait.
June 7, 2016 at 09:34
Good day,
Considering the fact that many AF cases were not scheduled for July interview will it affect the next visa bulletin in any way ? Maybe either they repeat the same numberor a very low progress to catch uup with those who where not scheduled .
June 7, 2016 at 14:11
Yes, I have already said that above…
June 7, 2016 at 11:19
Hi Brit
Kindly,am yet to get your response on my earlier question.
Please
June 7, 2016 at 11:42
Hi Mr Simon. I have some questions. Our interview is 1st of July in Seoul but health examination appointment is 6 th of july. We are so shocked that thete is no available appointment in june in all the other hospitals. What should we do? So stressed. I guess delaying our interview would be risky?
June 7, 2016 at 14:06
Yes, don’t delay. You will be placed on AP until the medical report is provided to the embassy, so ask the doctor to hurry that process.
June 7, 2016 at 13:24
Hi Simon am so happy and proud of you. Due to your blog, my visas were approved today in Yde. thanks a lot. will come back with more details
June 7, 2016 at 14:05
Congrats!
June 7, 2016 at 14:33
Thank you so much for all your help. My supporter is an american abroad he has a house in LA where we will stay but it’s in his father’s name. His dad is 88 and mom recently died. His dad cannot do much so can he fill out form 1-134 or his dad has to do it anyway since all taxes are paid by his dad’s name . His dad has hearing problems and not even able to write anything.
June 8, 2016 at 07:17
Morning Mr. Brit,
Where can I please check the status for my case. I have forgotten the website, I only remember that we should enter our Ref no with this format: 2016AF510xxxx
Thank for your reply
June 8, 2016 at 14:49
https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
June 8, 2016 at 09:10
Hi, Brit! Excuse me but I’m concern.
1. I asked kcc to unlock our files my wife and me including our son to add our new born and to change our usa address. They unlock for my wife and me but they didn’t unlpck for our son. So,his usa mailing addtess is unchanged.what do I do? Leave it for the interview or ask to unlock his to make the change?
2. During the original edv entry my son’s nationality is mine but on the ds260 it his mother’s because there were he was born and all of his documents were made from his place of birth. Is it not going to cause denial?
June 10, 2016 at 00:17
Hi,Brit! I’ll like to know if it’s still possible to unlock files at this momment?
June 10, 2016 at 01:01
For case that just went current? Possibly – possibly not. You can try.