People are now receiving their 2NLs for November 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.
For those that received their interview notice, now is the time to start preparing for the interview. Gathering documents, scheduling the medical and so on. To learn how to prepare please view my guide on preparing for the interview.
If you have received your 2NL – please take a moment to reply to this post and add your region/case number range PLUS the date of submission and whether you unlocked at any point. This helps me gauge the backlog and DS260 processing times. Last month it was clear that cases submitted later than mid May had a chance not to be scheduled because of backlog on DS260 processing. We will see how far that backlog has been handled.
*** Update 9/21/2016 ***
Based on feedback received it looks like the majority of cases that are being scheduled have submission dates up to late May. Because not all cases take the same time to process, some current cases submitted in early June might have been scheduled and some current cases submitted in mid to late May might NOT be scheduled. That is all “normal” and in line with what I expected. Nothing to panic about. If you were expecting an interview scheduled but now find you missed the November interviews, that is fine – it simply means you will be interviewed later. That is not a problem, the Green Cards are the same Green Cards, so please – R E L A X!
September 21, 2016 at 03:36
Sir I have received my 2nd Letter.
September 21, 2016 at 03:38
Morning below AF9000 notification received ds-260 completed in may 2016 unlocked once and resubmitted end of may 2016. Good luck everyone and thank you Brit for all the information.
September 21, 2016 at 03:41
Thank you for what you are doing for people like us. Your bolg is awesome.it helped a lot. Got an email today. Case no. 2017AS**6**. Submitted DS260 on 22 may n never unlocked. Scheduled mid of november.
September 21, 2016 at 04:09
EU 127**, never unlocked it. I submitted on May 6. Interview for November 22.
September 21, 2016 at 04:14
Hello, I’ve received my 2NL, case number EU120**, submitted my and my husband’s ds-forms on May 21 and our daughter’s on May 28, never unlocked. The interview is scheduled on November 3. Brit, thanks for your site.
September 21, 2016 at 04:39
Thanks for Simon for the great info. Received 2NL today Sept. 20th 2016 -Case AF87** -submitted DS forms on May 19th. Never unlocked. GL everyone
September 21, 2016 at 04:40
I am 2017AS15** and i sent my DS-260 on 25th may but not received 2NL. i don’t know what is happening to KCC this year!!
i don’t think 26th may is too late and my CN is low enough. this delays (you call it Backlogs) makes me stress full. 🙁
September 21, 2016 at 14:09
Relax. You will be interviewed a month later. Does that matter?
September 22, 2016 at 21:46
Hi brit
i just want to inform i recieved 2NL just minutes ago..
CN:2017AS15**
ds-260 sent at 25 may
interview: 10 Nov
September 21, 2016 at 05:27
Hi!
I just received my 2NL.
CN: EU63XX
DS260 submitted on May 31st and never unlocked.
Interview on Nov 7th.
Thank you BritSimon for your support and good luck to all the dv 2017 winners!!!
September 21, 2016 at 05:33
CN AS0020XX. Even though the visa bulletin was upto 2000, received the 2NL interview date – First week of Nov
September 21, 2016 at 06:26
I also got 2NL yesterday (EU0095xx, submitted the DS260 on the 11th of May).The appointment has been scheduled for 14th of November.
Should I expect additional instructions from my interview Embassy e.g. information about approved physicians, listed requirements, etc or I only should follow the instructions provided at http://www.dvselectee.state.gov ?
I asked this because on this web site I’ve found the information (valid for my interview site) which require me forms like DS-230, DS-2001 or I-864 and I-864a.
Maybe I should write to Embassy and asked them?
Hope you spare some time to help me put this right.
Kindest Regards
September 21, 2016 at 07:32
Great for your interview !
I’m waiting for mine to be scheduled (eu002xxx but ds260 unlocked on may and resubmitted july 3rd).
for your question about additional forms i’ve sent ds2001 because it was described as mandatory but apparently you did’nt and get your interview…
And for DS-230 i guess it was previous year DS-260.
Hope that helps (and not telling bullsh… ^^)
September 21, 2016 at 14:01
Follow the instructions at the dvselectee site AND any instructions you get from the embassy. If there are contradictions, ask me here.
However, DV cases use the I-134 NOT the I-864 and the DS-230 is no longer used (replaced by the DS-260). The DS-2001 is required by some embassies – they ask for that in the embassy specific instructions or by email after 2NL if it is needed.
September 21, 2016 at 06:57
Hi Brit
Case No AS40X
Submitted on 11th May
1st unlock and re submitted on 24th May
2nd Unlock and re submitted on 24th August
Interview scheduled on early November
September 21, 2016 at 09:48
Hi Simon;
I just got my 2nl letter this morning. Region Asia, case number 201728##
submit on 21 of may no unlock.
1. Do I need to print this with me and bring it to the interview?
2. I am principle applicant my wife and my 5 years old son. Do I need to pay visa fee for 3 of us? or just me and my wife?
3. Should I process translation, medical check, criminal record now? as interview is held on 1 of nov.
Thanks Simon
I always read your post and your time prediction is quite right.
Best regard
September 21, 2016 at 13:50
1. Yes
2. 3
3. Yes
September 21, 2016 at 10:22
Hi Simon.
Submitted on 21st may, never unlocked.
2NL received last night.
Case number EU 00066xx. Interview on 8th November.
Thanks for all your helpfull information. We will post our interview experience from the Dublin embassy .
September 21, 2016 at 13:50
Great – that interview experience would be helpful!
September 21, 2016 at 12:57
Hi,
We got 2NL today. Interview is beginning of Nov.
EU (Finland) case nr 123xx
DS-260 submitted May 6, unlocked May 17 and locked the same day.
Happy days ?
September 21, 2016 at 13:07
HI brit
my case is AF5xxx and still i didnt get my 2nd letter my case number one of the case numbers in visabuletin in october and still i didnt get the 2nd letter i submitted the ds260 in 28 july 2016
so would you have any idea about that delay
Thanks BRit
September 21, 2016 at 14:14
That July 28 submission was too late for November interviews – you will be scheduled in a later month.
September 21, 2016 at 13:28
Hi Simon, I received my 2nl this morning. Case number Oceania 3xx. I unlocked and resubmitted 20 July. Scheduled for 8 November. Thanks, Nicole.
September 21, 2016 at 14:29
Hey Nicole,
Out of interest, when did you submit your original application?
September 21, 2016 at 22:11
I second this question.
I’m case number OCXXX250 and submitted June 11. Haven’t received 2NL at this stage and am hoping that the interview is scheduled for either very early Dec or Feb as I will be out of the country between mid Dec to the end of Jan with no chance of being able to come back during that period.
I suppose worst case is that I can try to reschedule if the interview happens to be scheduled for when I am not around.
September 21, 2016 at 22:21
Most likely December interview – but it is “luck” as to when in the month you are scheduled. If you are at Sydney embassy, their first interview day in December will be the 6th (because they only interview on Tuesdays), then they have the 13th and 20th.
October 10, 2016 at 02:21
Hi Shannon,
Im case number 2017OC0000000X and submitted June 10. Then unlocked again and final submission was on June 13. I still haven’t recieved my 2NL as well. Hopefully, we will received it this month for interview in December.
October 10, 2016 at 04:05
Yup.
September 21, 2016 at 14:12
Hi brit, when the visa bulletin would be published for December?
September 21, 2016 at 14:15
Around the 8th to 15th next month. The timing is the same EVERY month. Then 2NLs are sent 2 to 3 weeks later, just like EVERY month.
September 21, 2016 at 14:32
Hi Brit ! I am from France, my CN is EU000071XX, i submitted my DS 260 on the 29th of May and I haven’t received any 2NL yet … I am quite worried as some people with bigger CN got it or even people who submitted their DS260 later.
Do you think I did a mistake somewhere in my application ? or is it just completely normal and i am freaking out for no good reason … Thank you for your support and help !!
September 21, 2016 at 16:29
” i am freaking out for no good reason ”
Correct – you are.
DS260 processing times vary from case to case.
September 21, 2016 at 15:00
Hellow Brit
My case number is AF000003xx
My firs submition was on first june
Then i have unlocked 2 times
My last submition was on 21 julay
Still i did not get my 2NL
What could be the reaseon
Am fully streesed pleaees say something
September 21, 2016 at 16:27
“My firs submition was on first june”
That is the reason. That was late. So you will be scheduled in a later month. Relax. There is no problem.
September 21, 2016 at 17:32
Hi sir,i have two questions (1) i submitted my DS260 on 27th July but missed the September 2NL AF11XXX,what is the likelihood of receiving 2NL in October for Dec interview? (2)in case we are scheduled for Dec interview, am suspecting the interview day might coincide with my wife’s labour for delivery,can we postpone the interview date in case of such a coincidence.
September 21, 2016 at 17:38
You won’t be interviewed in December. I think your late submission of the DS260 will mean an interview in February, possibly March. As soon as the child is born, unlock your DS260 and include the child. Use the passport number of one of the parents to start with. You will need a passport and medical for the child and the child for the interview.
September 21, 2016 at 17:44
Hi Brit
The affidavit of support still i-134 form right? Or do I need submit I-864?
Many Thanks
September 21, 2016 at 18:33
I-134. ONLY that one.
September 21, 2016 at 17:52
Hello Brit. thanks for your informative blog. I have been following and my conclusion is Your Are Repository.. Keep up.. 1. What do u think of Case: AF43xx submitted on 10th june. N have not been scheduled even for November interview… 2. is there a scheduling posibility later for November? thnkx
September 21, 2016 at 18:35
Hi Simon. I’ve a question regarding European n African selectees. In second Visa Bulletin almost 13000 selectees invite for interview from both and 2nls are replaced. If so, do you think Asian selectees have a chance to get a visa among so many European and African whereas only 50000 will be issued? My case number is about AS68** and I’m a little worry about this fact!
September 21, 2016 at 19:40
There are holes between the case numbers. So relax. You will be interviewed.
September 21, 2016 at 18:43
I did not received the 2NL yet and when I enterd my confirmation number I am receiving the 1NL. Please advise how I can check on it. Thanks for all youyr efforts
September 21, 2016 at 18:45
My confrimation number is 2017AF00007xxx and I did’t received the 2NL. Please advise
September 21, 2016 at 19:39
PLEASE read what I have written in the Update above. Everything is clear.
September 21, 2016 at 19:21
Hi Brit, Greetings!!
I really dnt know whats going on with the Nepalese case nos.?? My wife’s case no is 2017AS18xx, which was current on the month of August. We had submitted our DS 260 28th of May. Leave October alone, we are not even scheduled for November interview!!! I have some questions for you..
1. Is our case denied as we stay now in Middle East i.e UAE?
2. Is it due to my DOB was different when filling EDV form than in my Passport i.e year mistake? That was later corrected during DS 260 form or My student visa was previously denied by US during 2013 due financial inefficiency??
3. If the US embassy in Nepal cant schedule the visa interview then why it makes the higher CN current although there is enough Backlog??
4. Should we hope for next month or our dream for USA is pre-maturely aborted??
5. Can i send a mail to KCC and ask why we are not schedule till now??
For all Nepalese Applicants, till which CN and date of DS 260 are scheduled for Nov interview?? Can u guys update??
Hoping to get right guidelines as always.
Thanks
September 21, 2016 at 19:37
1. No
2. No
3. Cases cannot be scheduled until the DS260 is processed. As I mentioned above some cases at the end of May will not be processed yet.
4. For goodness sake. Did you read what I wrote in the article????
5. Why????
PLEASE read what I have written in the Update above. Everything is clear.
September 21, 2016 at 19:29
hi
my case is EU20172xxx and i still haven’t received 2NL, I send mu DS260 on 04 june.
should I expect this evening or tomorrow?
thanks in advance
September 21, 2016 at 19:33
Probably next month.
September 21, 2016 at 19:45
how many days they send mail? or they send only one day?
September 21, 2016 at 19:43
Dear Simon,
For your statistics
-CN 2017EU00010xxx current in November
-First submission 15/06
-Re-opened the 30/08
-Second submission 09/09
-2NL not received
-Spoke to KCC this morning they told me that our case has not been processed yet , and I asked again if reopening might have caused delay and the person said yes , that our case went back to the end of the queue, which contradicts what they told me when I re-opened, so different person different speech.
So let’s wait and see , but as you say, better a delay than a denial.
Best regards,
September 21, 2016 at 19:49
What they told you is utter rubbish. You are not put back to the end of the queue. However, a 15th June submission was too late and depending on what was changed in August/September there could be delays.
September 21, 2016 at 20:22
Simon,
I added an adress in France where I had stayed 2 months , most of the adresses I have stayed in, were in France anyway, So i did not add a new country that could involve further background check in my point of view
I have also added my lower secondary school , and correct the translation of my diplomas and degrees
That’s it
September 21, 2016 at 20:47
OK – so you might make December – but it’s borderline (it took two months of interviews to get through the May DS260 submissions). So – December or January. Either way – it will m ake clear the back of the queue comment is incorrect (since the back of the queue would mean September 2017).
September 21, 2016 at 20:53
Hello Simon,
I’m a bit confused… the low CN (EU6xxx) was supposed to be a good sign but then it’s the DS-260 submission date that’s being taken into account when receiving the 2NL. I submitted my DS-260 first late May and then had it unlocked several times (realized I had answered a few important questions incorrectly after printing out my DS-260 so had to amend my answers and explain them).
I finally submitted it for good on July 6… Any idea/thoughts on when I’ll get my 2NL?
Thanks a lot 🙂
September 21, 2016 at 21:05
Hi Brit, I submitted mine on June 6 from West Africa and am still waiting for my letter.
September 21, 2016 at 22:15
Yep – that is normal.
September 21, 2016 at 22:59
OC000001XX. Submitted June 1st. Still no 2NL. The wait continues…
September 21, 2016 at 23:04
🙂
December is a nice month for an interview….
September 21, 2016 at 23:07
Hi Mr Simon
Case Number : 1400
Ds-260 Confirm : May 18th
Embassy : Ankara Change To Yerevan
I dont recieve the SNL till now
in your opinion am i wait for more days ?
Thanks in advance
September 21, 2016 at 23:09
Hi Mr Simon
Case Number : AS1400
Ds-260 Confirm : May 18th
Embassy : Ankara Change To Yerevan
I dont recieve the 2NL till now
in your opinion am i wait for more days ?
Thanks in advance
September 22, 2016 at 00:06
Check the ESC page. It could be something to do with the embassy change – I don’t know what you did. Contact KCC.
September 21, 2016 at 23:50
2017SAxx5xx May 20, 2NL September 20
September 22, 2016 at 01:17
Hi because of the holes theory i couldn’t predict my interview month. would u please Guess my interview day/month. my case no is AF249** from Ethiopia and i have submitted my ds- form on June 5,
pls don,t refer me to other link just predict it for me
.
September 22, 2016 at 02:59
“just predict it for me”
No.
Wait and see.
September 22, 2016 at 02:45
hi britmon, iam from nepal , and my case no is AS4x i submit DS on june 7th I dont recieve the 2NL till now , what is reason can u tell me,
September 22, 2016 at 02:57
” i submit DS on june 7th ”
That is the reason. READ the artricle.
September 22, 2016 at 02:59
Hi sir Simon
2017AF00001XXX
First submission on May 19th and then Unlocked, second submission June 21st just to add my wife’s new passport
Still no 2NLs for us, that we expect in December
But maybe we will not be scheduled until January we never know
September 22, 2016 at 03:57
Hi Brit, hope your doing well.
My Interview is schedule for Nov 1st, I want to show my bank statement, so my question is if I get my bank statement like 30 days before the interview its ok or should I have to get my statement like one week before the interview, please advise
September 22, 2016 at 04:08
They typically want to see a series of bank statements showing a period of a few months.
September 22, 2016 at 04:30
Congrats for the selectees who are now current
September 22, 2016 at 04:30
Dear Mr. Simon,
My case number is AS000005xx and I have submitted DS260 form on 2 July. Still no 2NL yet.
I am from Burma and working in Singapore. So arrange to interview at Singapore.
My question was when I submit DS260, at the same time I have already prepare all the civil documents for the interview.
Is it still can use at the time of interview (if possible in December) because it was within 6 months?
Kindly advise on the above.
Thank you.
September 22, 2016 at 05:07
The police cert should be newer than that – you should get a new one nearer the interview date.
September 22, 2016 at 06:26
Dear Mr. Simon,
Well noted and thank you.
September 22, 2016 at 05:36
Hi Simon,
Not sure you remember me as you receive tons of questions.
I am the one who mistakenly mixed up Sweden for switzerland;-)
My case is current, submitted first time on May 13th, unlocked on June 7th and resubmitted on that same day.
I haven’t received 2nl… Should I be worried?
So I was wondering if it is worth unlocking again to correct that mistake? Would it put me back to the end of the queue? Should I email KCC asking whether my case will be process soon?
Thanks again!
September 22, 2016 at 06:20
It is always worth correcting mistakes in the DS260. You won’t go to the back of the line and you don’t need to be worried.
September 22, 2016 at 06:41
Mr. how r u doing? is a passport mandatory to fill DS260?
September 22, 2016 at 07:01
You can copmp[lete the DS260 without a passport, but will need a passport for the interview.
September 22, 2016 at 07:04
THANKS U R SO SMART
September 22, 2016 at 08:06
Case# 2017AS15XX
submitted 4May, unlocked and resubmitted 12May
2nl received on 21Sept, interview early November ^,^
September 22, 2016 at 09:43
Hi bit
i am a dv winner in 2017 with CN AF11xxx and submitted my DS form in May 17th.
Now my concern is i have travel appointment to other african countries for business issue in late January so please would tell me that probable month for my second letter.
please i am worried and need your comment here!
I am from Ethiopia
September 22, 2016 at 11:24
Hi Again Mr Simon , This Is My Question And You Answere
********
Hi Mr Simon
Case Number : AS1400
Ds-260 Confirm : May 18th
Embassy : Ankara Change To Yerevan
I dont recieve the 2NL till now
in your opinion am i wait for more days ?
Thanks in advance
BritSimon
Check the ESC page. It could be something to do with the embassy change – I don’t know what you did. Contact KCC.
********
My Question Is :
You Scared Me , cause i dont know what can do
please help
September 22, 2016 at 14:47
I told you to “Contact KCC”. Do that, or just wait. It’s up to you.
September 22, 2016 at 13:40
case no. AS 28XX
submitted 11 May and never unlocked
received 2NL 20 September
interview date 7 November US consulate at Guangzhou ( China )
i hope next time i will write my successful interview ,,,,
September 22, 2016 at 13:48
Hi bit sorry i came again!
i am a dv winner in 2017 with CN AF11xxx and submitted my DS form in May 17th.
Now my concern is i have travel appointment to other african countries for business issue in late January so please would tell me that probable month for my second letter.
please i am worried and need your comment here!
I am from Ethiopia
September 22, 2016 at 14:41
I am not predicting, other than to say have a look at last year.
September 22, 2016 at 15:11
HI Brit
I m from Nepal.I’m winner of edv 2017. My case number is AS3*** i have submitted my ds260 online form on MAY 24.I’m married n main applicant too but today i found that their was mistake on date of marriage on my spouse application.should i reopen ds 260? n i m worried about my 2nl, does these delay on my 2nl i think my case number will be current on next month plz give me any suggestion.
September 22, 2016 at 15:27
Unlock it and correct it. There will probably be no delay, but even if there was a delay – that is better than a denial for inaccurate information!
September 22, 2016 at 15:14
hi Simon
1. Is anybody received 2NL who send DS260 in June?
2. Should we expect this days mail for November or it’s finish for this month.
thanks
September 22, 2016 at 15:26
1. Yes – but that is discussed above.
2. Finished for November interviews.
September 22, 2016 at 15:31
Dear simon
I was apply visa on june 10. but still i did not get my 2NL? what can i do
September 22, 2016 at 18:09
Wait.
September 22, 2016 at 16:05
AB from Africa
Hi Brit, a Dv winner for 2017. CN is 2017AF840***** I submitted my ds260 form August 10, am afraid that i should not be call coz from 9000 down has been current for November.with this time of submission, when do you think I will be current sir?
September 22, 2016 at 18:08
You are current now. But I think you mean when will you be interviewed. It is delayed because you submitted late. I would guess you will have to wait some months so your interview could be around February/March/April. We will know nearer the time to see how the backlog clears.