People are now receiving their 2NLs for October interviews – the first month of DV2017!! 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.
***Update**** Based on comments and feedback it seems that interviews have only been scheduled for cases (CURRENT CASES) that were submitted up to around late May. Some late May and most June submissions will not get an October interview, even if their case number is current. This is exactly as I predicted previously, so it is not a surprise. We can expect that “backlog” to continue to the next few months, and I will monitor the progress and update you as I can. Roughly speaking, I would expect those cases (CURRENT CASES!) submitted around late May to mid June to get November interviews, late June/early July submissions to get December and so on until the backlog is cleared.
Good luck for those of you in DV2017!!!
August 22, 2016 at 20:34
Region: SA 2XX
Unlocked 4 times in all 🙂
Once for myself (principal applicant) and resubmitted on May 16
Three times for my spouse and latest resubmission for her was on July 19
August 22, 2016 at 21:37
Forgot to add….interview Oct 13
August 22, 2016 at 20:37
Got 2NL today. Italy, case number 5XX. We submitted DS-260 on May 4th, never unlocked. We have all paperwork ready and everything looks fine. Thanks for your help. We are extremely anxious though…guess it is normal.
August 22, 2016 at 21:24
Yes it is normal to be anxious – but it really is the simplest way to get a Green Card!!!
August 22, 2016 at 21:38
Feel very anxious…did not think that I would have felt this way though…but I guess, as you say, it is normal.
August 22, 2016 at 21:03
Region EU 6xxx; submitted May 7th; never unlocked – our interview is set for Oct 13th!
August 22, 2016 at 21:22
Submitted v.early May, no unlocks and OCxx
August 22, 2016 at 21:22
Region: EU 13XX
Unlocked once, last submission on May 11th.
August 22, 2016 at 22:22
CN: AF00001XXX
Submited on 19th May and unlocked it on 18th june to add new passport and resubmited it 21th june but hasn’t receive the 2NLs yet.
August 22, 2016 at 23:28
Make sure you check the ESC site.
August 22, 2016 at 23:46
I do it but there are my 1st letter
August 23, 2016 at 00:00
So your interview is not scheduled yet.
August 23, 2016 at 01:22
Do it means My interview is delay to november ?
August 23, 2016 at 05:05
Maybe.
August 22, 2016 at 22:33
Hi Brit,
My CN is 2017AS000008xx, I submitted my form on 5th May and again unlocked and re-submitted on 19th May still I didn’t got my 2NL Yet any advise on this issue, thanks
August 22, 2016 at 23:25
Did you check the ESC site?
August 22, 2016 at 23:59
Thanks for the great job. Hope it goes well as DV 2016 did, Wish winners the best of luck and winners in Ghana can join our whatsapp group to share ideas and help make your case a success. Thanks Britsimon for your help. [email protected]
August 23, 2016 at 00:44
Yes but still not updates
August 23, 2016 at 01:20
Submitted DS 260 on May 7th, no unlocks
Appointment date: October 3rd
Region SA000001XX
August 23, 2016 at 01:45
Hi Simon;
I am from Cambodia, Asia region, case number 270#, I submit the ds260 on 21 may,
1.2nl for October interview is already sent to all region ?
2.I did not get my 2nl yet. Do I have to wait for a while or email to KCC asking about this problem ( need your advice simon)
B
Thanks
August 23, 2016 at 05:04
1. They are still sending them.
2. You are not current for interview yet! https://britsimonsays.com/read-visa-bulletin/
August 23, 2016 at 05:30
Hi Simon, thanks you very much. Follow your experiences, when do you think that I will get to the interview?
August 23, 2016 at 05:42
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2017-basic-questions/
August 23, 2016 at 02:25
Hi Simon,
I just want to share my experience so far, I submitted DS260 on may 20th with number eu3xxx and haven’t received letter yet. Also ESC website is only showing 1NL. Thanks for you help.
August 23, 2016 at 04:59
They might send more 2NLs tomorrow. If not, it will be a later month.
August 23, 2016 at 04:11
form submitted 11 may..
case AS0000013×
never unlock …
passport is not mentioned
second letter recived..
August 23, 2016 at 04:22
Hi Brit.i have a difrent query..I have a diploma in journalism…someone has told me in the USA that is the same with high school forth form(grade).
1.is it true
2.Will this enable me to get a job in journalism or I have to acquire a degree to be relevant in the USA
August 23, 2016 at 04:57
I don’t know whether what that is equivalent to in the USA, and I don’t know if it is enough to get a journalism job.
August 23, 2016 at 04:44
Case no: AS40X, Submitted on 11th May, unblocked and re submitted the application on 24th May, still didn’t receive the 2NL, checked the ESC website, still my 1 NL is there
August 23, 2016 at 04:59
They might send more 2NLs tomorrow. If not, it will be a later month.
August 23, 2016 at 04:46
Hi britis
I didn’t yet received my 2NLs in my email. my case number is 2017AF00011*** and i have submitted my DS260 in May,17. so please tell me how to check it in the web site.
thank you!
August 23, 2016 at 04:56
Of course you didn’t receive it – you are not current yet. Read this.
https://britsimonsays.com/read-visa-bulletin/
August 23, 2016 at 05:36
Hello Brit,
I have received my 2NLs in my email. My case number is 2017EU27xx. DS-260 submitted on 11 May and did not unlock it. I will have interview on October 4.
I also have one question. I read in comments that other people filled form i-134, but if I understood correctly and I have enough money (for example more than 10k EUR) I do not need to fill this form?
Thank you for your help!
August 23, 2016 at 05:39
You might not need an I-134 if you have ample savings. However, an I-134 reduces risk.
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
August 23, 2016 at 05:54
I don`t have any family members or friends who already live in the USA and can fill this form for me. I have only address where I could stay for a while (it is my friend friends and I put their address when I filled DS 260 form). So they don`t know me very close.
So I have to bring my bank statement to interview?
August 23, 2016 at 13:52
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
August 23, 2016 at 06:31
Hi Britsimons,
Thank you so much for the information that you are providing. My DV Case number is 2017AF000158XX i would like to ask a question. I filled my DS260 on May 5th 2016 and my passport is expiring in June 2017.I have seen that my number will be current between Nov 2016 and Feb 2017. Do you advice me to renew my passport now and update my DS260 ? Will this affect my 2NL if i unlock lets say in end of September 2016 as that is the time i will get a new passport (if i start now passport renewal now).
Thank you
Kenya
August 23, 2016 at 13:46
I would renew early, yes. Once you get it, you can unlock and update OR simply take old and new passports to the interview.
August 23, 2016 at 07:38
DEAR BRIT
I have not received my 2NL. MY case number 2017AF00002xxx
I was apply June 10.
August 23, 2016 at 13:45
That was too late for October interview. Probably November.
August 23, 2016 at 09:16
Ohhh!!!!Not yet receive case no.23xx…. till when?submitted late june?
August 23, 2016 at 13:43
They appear to have processed up to late May only.
August 23, 2016 at 09:33
I’m from Bosnia and I haven’t received my 2NLs, because I’m not current yet. My case number is 2017EU95xx. DS-260 submitted on 11 May and did not unlock it. I expect the action about my case number next month.
If we don’t mined I would like to know where Vladislav is from, because I’d like to share experience with someone from this region and unfortunately I don’t know any forum or other place where I’ll be able to do that.
August 23, 2016 at 13:39
Reply to a comment made by Vladislav, and he may reply.
August 23, 2016 at 14:43
Sasa I am from Serbia, how can I get in touch with you. There is a forum called zelena lutrija but it is not clean as this and it is hard to follow.
August 23, 2016 at 16:23
Thank you Still waiting, I’d like to share experience with someone from this region.
You can send me an email to [email protected] and we can manage same ways to be in touch.
August 23, 2016 at 10:17
hi brit I m from nepal and my case no.is2017as22** and I fill up the ds260 fom in 17may2016 when I will got second later .and my sponser had change the adress in usa. did it create any problem in the process
August 23, 2016 at 13:38
You will be current next month – so you will get a 2NL about one month from now for November interview.
August 23, 2016 at 15:13
my sponser recently change his house although all are same except street no. and zip code . this change creacte any problem in my process . if yes any idea.. plz
August 23, 2016 at 15:51
No problem – but make sure it is accurate at the interview.
August 23, 2016 at 10:48
Hi Brit..Case number As18**..Submitted firstly on 25th May unlocked and again resubmitted on 2ND June..When shall I recieve 2NL.Thanks
August 23, 2016 at 13:37
If you don’t get it today, then it will be in about 1 month from now (November interview).
August 23, 2016 at 11:17
sorry i come again,CN af 614,sumitted june 18th,never unlocked,too late for October interview?THANKS
August 23, 2016 at 13:36
That submission was too late for an October interview – it will most likely be ion November.
August 23, 2016 at 11:22
Dear Mr. Simon,
Above all thank you for giving us notice. I received my letter for interview October 6, 2016 at the Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. My box number 2017AF000022XX form submitted early May.
I would like to know what documents are required: I should deposit to the airport please.
Best Regards
August 23, 2016 at 13:31
https://britsimonsays.com/prepare-dv-lottery-interview-2/
August 23, 2016 at 12:25
Following…
August 23, 2016 at 12:56
Hiee brit..what may be the highest case number of edv 2017 for nepal ?
I am lokking forward to hearing from you 🙂
August 23, 2016 at 13:28
I don’t know.
August 23, 2016 at 13:08
Dear Brit
Thanks for always being there for us.
My CN is 2017AS24XX and submitted ds-260 on the first week of june.
now i need to have the US address changed. (the address which the green card will be mailed)
Shall i unlock and make the changes or wait for the interview and ask the officer to change the address?
which one is more reliable?
in case of telling the officer, should i tell the officer before or after the oath?
thanks in advance.
August 23, 2016 at 13:28
I would unlock and change…
August 23, 2016 at 14:03
thanks for the reply.
1- based on my CN, i wil probably be in the second current round, so, wouldnt unlocking delay the interview?
2- if i choose to tell the officer, should i ask for the change before or after the oath?
thanks in advance.
August 23, 2016 at 14:37
1. Not if you get on with it now!
2. Up to you.
August 23, 2016 at 13:12
SIr Namaste
Feeling happy got an interview date ..now what are the guidelines along with documents needed to be elligible for interview in context of NEPAL
I have to change my sponsors addres too ..
Please guide me well so that i could remeber u throughout my life ..
Lots of love from NEPAL
Dhnyabad(Thanks)
August 23, 2016 at 13:27
Wow its great.
I am also from Nepal.
Email me your interview experience in my email id [email protected].
Please guide me, i will remember you throughout my life. My case no is around 6700.
August 23, 2016 at 13:27
Watch this…
https://britsimonsays.com/prepare-dv-lottery-interview-2/
August 24, 2016 at 05:16
Hello Sir,
I m also from Nepal,may I know ur case no. as u got ur 2NL
Thank you
August 26, 2016 at 07:02
Hi,
I m Vikram from Nepal, firstly i would like to congratulate for ur Interview Date and Good-Luck as well for the future.I didnt receive my 2NL so could u kindly share ur Case No. that will be great help to me.
Thank you..
August 23, 2016 at 13:19
hello there
i have a question please . im 2016 dv i passed the interview at 9/8/2016 but my statue still administrative processing.is that ok .? and how much does this process take time to change
i appreciate your help Mr Brit
August 23, 2016 at 13:26
It seems they needed to check something else about your case. AP times vary – I cannot predict when it will finish.
August 23, 2016 at 13:46
hello brit ! my case no is AS000005XX. I Have submitted ds260 on 26th may and never unlocked … i didn’t received 2nd letter till now .. within how many days shall i receive 2nd letter.
August 23, 2016 at 14:01
Read the update above.
August 23, 2016 at 15:33
do u mean after a month from now for November interview?
August 23, 2016 at 16:02
READ ABOVE!
August 23, 2016 at 14:34
Hi there, thanks Brit. CN:2017AFXXX016XX. Sent my form on the 3rd of August. Current but late submition. Now waiting for my 2NL. Hopefully next month.
August 23, 2016 at 14:56
No – it will be 2 to 3 months from now because of your late submission.
August 23, 2016 at 14:36
that submisson was too late for an october interview most likely ion November,,please wht do you mean ”ion” November.thanks
August 23, 2016 at 14:55
Just a typo – “in”
August 23, 2016 at 14:44
hello brit ! my case no is AF000038XX. I Have submitted ds260 on 24th may and never unlocked … i didn’t received 2nd letter till now. should i have to wait a couple days or next month for nxt round??
August 23, 2016 at 14:56
Read the article…
August 23, 2016 at 15:09
sorry brit
i hv read z article………. and u saying ”may 24” is late may???
August 23, 2016 at 15:10
sorry if am bothering…..
August 23, 2016 at 15:49
Pretty much EXACTLY what I am saying….
August 23, 2016 at 15:00
Just to add a dara point: my case number is SAxx submitted ds260 on May 22, never unlocked, and kcc confirmed that I will NOT get an October interview
August 23, 2016 at 15:50
Like I explained before, not all cases process at the same speed….
August 23, 2016 at 15:36
Hi Brit, Greetings… My Case No 2017ASxxx1490 and DS260 fill-up on 25May and never unlock but still not Get 2NL? Could you have any suggestion …
August 23, 2016 at 15:59
Read the article above.
August 23, 2016 at 16:11
Hello Sir,
I am from Nepal, Case no.AS18**,submitted my DS260 form on 18 May and never unlock but I didn’t get my 2NL till now as I have checked in ESC. For Nepal Visa bulletin for October is 1900, so sir what is the chance for case no.
Thank you
August 23, 2016 at 17:27
That is surprising – but if you don’t get it today it will be next month.
August 24, 2016 at 17:57
Hi Sir,
Till now i didnt get my 2NL as my CN: AS1822 from Nepal, shall i hope that i will get my 2NL by the end of this month or not, as i submitted my DS260 on 18 May and never unlocked. Kindly let me know sir..
Thank you….
August 24, 2016 at 20:39
It seems like you will have a November interview. Check the ESC page anyway, just in case.
August 26, 2016 at 07:11
Hello Sir,
Greeting, i am quit tense for not receiving my 2NL till now as my case No. comes within the Visa bulletin for Nepal 1900. Is it normal that people whose Case No. fall under the Visa Bulletin, didnt receive there 2NL (interview Date), is this happen before as well or not sir? Shall i hope to receive my 2NL letter in September month?
Thanks in advance sir…
August 26, 2016 at 17:08
No need to be tense – all you need to do is read what I wrote in the article above…
August 26, 2016 at 18:24
Sir,
Could u kindly share the Link of The article related to delay in 2NL as i didnt find it.
Thank you…..
August 26, 2016 at 20:50
It’s at the top of this page!
August 23, 2016 at 16:15
Dear Simon !
Based on your last update, I would like to ask one thing.
When you say those submitted in late June should have the appointment for December, it is the first submission or the last ?
For example I have the CN: AF00001XXX and submitted on May 19 and then unlock just to add a new passport and resubmitted on June 21
Should I wait for December or November interview ?
August 23, 2016 at 17:20
First submission, but it isn’t a precise science. All cases are different and take different times to process. So – take my guesses as a guide, nothing more.
August 23, 2016 at 16:31
Simon, just trying to figure out what I can call my “submission date” for discussion purposes. I submitted the DS-260 on June 3 first, then moved abroad and changed the current address from the U.S. to my place abroad on July 15, then unlocked again August 18 to put in an alien registration number. Which of the three?
August 23, 2016 at 17:16
June 3. However, the changes you made could have delayed things, by their relevance or unlucky timing. However, just relax. The interview will come – not when you expected it, but it will come.
August 23, 2016 at 17:10
Hi Brit ,i have submitted ds 260 on May 24th and didn’t unlock.My CN is AFxxxx42xx , still didn’t received my 2NL.Seems my interview might be on November,i was expecting it to be on October.
August 23, 2016 at 17:30
Good day Brit.
Thank u for the updated.
Bt I didn’t yet received my 2NLs in my email n the case number is 2017AF00004xx, I submitted my ds260 on July 20th. So please tell me if I will receive for October appointment.
Thanks u very much.
August 23, 2016 at 18:28
Please read the article.
August 23, 2016 at 20:11
Hi, you kept advising us to check Esc site but i dont know the exact site you mean.
August 23, 2016 at 20:16
Click the LINK in the article above!
August 23, 2016 at 21:01
Hi Britsimon
i have a question, my date of birth(that is the month e.g feb instead of April) in initial application and the ds260 do not match with my birth certificate…i contacted kcc and they told me my case is already scheduled.. do u think it will bring any problems if i bring them an affidavit to explain the error i made…in the interview.
August 23, 2016 at 21:09
Why did you enter it incorrectly in the DS260?? What will the explanation in the affidavit be?? Anyone can make a mistake once – but you made the same mistake a second time? That may well cause you problems in the interview since they will suspect some sort of fraud.
August 23, 2016 at 21:56
Hi brit ! Thank you for your article 🙂
I may have a question for you. I am from France and my CN is 2017EU00007xxx. My DS260 was sent on 17th may and I havent received the 2NL yet. I wonder if this has smth to do with the form DS 2001. The one you have to send to the US ambassy when you are ready for the interview (actually I sent it late july).
Or if I just have to wait a little longer because of the backlog. What do you think ? Thank you in advance !
August 23, 2016 at 22:19
It has nothing to do with the DS2001. It just seems you case needed longer to process….
August 23, 2016 at 22:48
Thank you for your answer ! Is it a bad thing or something I have to worry about ? Or just normal processing ? Sorry to bother you, I am so stressed about all of this …
August 24, 2016 at 01:33
No need to worry. It’s normal. Just be patient…
August 23, 2016 at 23:50
Hi
1. CN: SA3XX.
2. First I Submitted DS260 on 20th May.
3. Unblocked and re submitted DS260 on 8th July.
4. I still didn’t receive the 2NL, checked the ESC website, still my 1NL is there.
5. Due to the backlog I think my interview will be in November or December. I am not sure.
August 24, 2016 at 00:39
Hi Brit,
Thank you for updated news
My case number is current for October interview but I send my ds-260 application on 6th of June .My question is When I still get 2NL through email if my interview would be in November ?
August 24, 2016 at 01:31
A month from now, roughly.
August 24, 2016 at 01:05
Hi brit,
Cn : 2017as27##
Embassy : KDU
Ds 260 : submitted on 24 may 2016
Unlock : never
Question :
In which month i’ll get 2nl and appoint interview.
August 24, 2016 at 01:30
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2017-basic-questions/
August 24, 2016 at 02:14
So, according to this article i might be current in sep VB and get 2nl after 24th of sep and get interview appoint in nov.
Thank brit. I got it what i want.
Confusion clear.
August 25, 2016 at 00:50
hello,
My cn is also as27##
our cn are pretty close I guess.
I have not get my 2nl either. hopefully to get on september, worse october.
DS260 was submitted on 26th may, unlocked once and submitted again on june 10th.
Do you mind letting me know if you got your 2nl. I will let you know if I got mine as well.
let me know
warm regards,
Soethura
August 25, 2016 at 02:08
HI Thura;
I am Buntha from Cambodia. my case number AS000028##, I submit on 21 of may and never unlock it. I will share to you if I get it. I hope to get it in September.
August 25, 2016 at 05:19
Hello Buntha,
Nice to e-meet you here.
Thanks for your comment and reply.
How about we make a mail group. My email address is pingping9 at gmail dot com.
Update me there if you got any info regarding to 2NLs I will do the same if you don’t mind sharing your email address.
let’s make our dreams happen.
Warm regards,
Soethura
August 25, 2016 at 05:27
PS: I just am afraid I miss your reply here.. but if you wanna reply here, it is okay too.
August 28, 2016 at 12:08
Sure….
Lets share each other….
August 29, 2016 at 00:15
SPC,
I and Buntharos are currently contacting by mail. if you would like to join us, please mail to my email i mentioned above. thanks
Soethura
August 24, 2016 at 02:30
Hello Simon, of topic question. I read at the USCIS Welcome website that an immigrant must carry his/ her green card at all times for identification purposes. What will a new alien be using when moving around while still awaiting for the release of the physical GC?
Thanks.
August 24, 2016 at 04:06
Passport with visa stamp.
August 24, 2016 at 04:29
Hi Brit
My CN is AS40X and have not received 2NL yet,Submitted my DS 260 on 24th May, If I unlock my application now for a minor change will it delay to get my 2NL
August 24, 2016 at 05:20
Probably not.
August 24, 2016 at 04:34
looks like all Nepali have early case numbers unlike me 🙁 . Anyways, please don’t forget to post your visa interview in this forum…. it will be a great help to many like me ….