A few people have been made nervous and asking me about a change they are seeing on their 1NL (the letter that says you have been selected).
Some people are noticing a change on their letter. In two places on the letter the case number is shown with an asterisk before and after the number – like this:-
*2016AF00001234*
This is actually being shown in the place where the barcode would normally be shown. This is because the barcode is a “font” – and actually the barcode can be read as the case number. So – the barcode and the number with the asterisk are actually the same thing.
So – does it mean anything. Well no, not really. It seems to be as simple as a change made on the system that displays these letters (the data is pulled from a database and shown in the letter format). Any IT professionals will understand this.
It does not represent a problem and no one should be worrying about this change. It does not signify anything bad.
September 8, 2015 at 15:13
Pls I wrote to them but they didn’t give any response
September 3, 2015 at 18:59
Plz how is the ds 260 form you submitted unlock
September 3, 2015 at 19:15
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/how-do-i-unlock-my-ds260/
August 31, 2015 at 21:01
I fogot my cn is AF6xxx
August 31, 2015 at 20:56
Hi Brit the reson why i am asking you is i whant to unlock my ds260 but my cn is 6xxx i unlocked before this is why i m asking you to advice me .i have problem with my deplomat.
August 31, 2015 at 20:59
I can’t advise you because you are not being at all clear about your question. If you want to unlock – do so!
September 2, 2015 at 06:18
I think he’s asking if it’s ok to unlock twice?
September 2, 2015 at 13:17
Unlocking twice of 28 times is fine.
August 31, 2015 at 13:32
Please what’s the difference between case number and confirmation number?
August 31, 2015 at 15:24
One is the number that every entrant gets, the other is only issued to selectees and is the number order of each case.
August 31, 2015 at 05:02
Hi Britsimonsays, i just checked mine and it has the asterisks. I think it is just a normal configuration. Thanks for the good work sir!!
August 31, 2015 at 15:22
It isn’t “normal” but it is the same for everyone.
August 31, 2015 at 04:03
Thanks Mr Brit. I dont know how to thank. You are very very knid. Thanks
August 30, 2015 at 22:04
Hi simon, one question that i am very anxious about is:
I am a medical student in Afghanistan. In Afghanistan medicine is thaught in 7 years of study and it’s my fourth year of study right now which means that I should study 3 years more(2years of study and one year more stajering or practic that could be postponed and you can do it whenever you want). I am 2016 dv lottery winner, now what do you think is there any way i could finish my study and then go to USA? Or do they give me 2 years permission for my further studying to complete it here? Could you please make this situation a little brighter to me?
August 30, 2015 at 22:30
Well after you interview (which you could delay by unlocking or delaying submission of your DS260) you will have up to 6 months to enter the USA and activate your GC. Then once there you could apply for a re-entry permission which can give permission for up to 2 years. You would need to be in the USA for a few weeks so you can apply for the I-131 and wait to have biometrics.
So – that might work for you.
The other thing I would say is that you may want to consider transferring some of your studies to an American medical school so that you can intern there and your USA credentials will be more acceptable in the USA.
August 30, 2015 at 18:36
HI Brit do i unlock now my cn is AF 6xxx i did’n receave my 2nl.plz help me.
August 30, 2015 at 19:05
What do you need help with?
August 30, 2015 at 17:41
Please after l had submitted the ds260 and relaxed I have made a mistake with the address I provided which is the US address. Pz will that be a problem
August 30, 2015 at 19:05
Not really – but if you have time you can unlock and change it.
August 30, 2015 at 16:45
Hi Simon
I have a problem checking my interview status check , every time they will say invalid case number. I am getting confuse, I don’t know what case number are they asking for.
August 30, 2015 at 17:15
They want your ENTRY number – not the case number. If you don’t have that – use the forgot confirmation number link on that same page.
August 30, 2015 at 12:09
Hi simon, one question that i am very anxious about is:
I am a medical student in Afghanistan. In Afghanistan medicine is thaught in 7 years of study and it’s my fourth year of study right now which means that I should study 3 years more(2years of study and one year more stajering or practic that could be postponed and you can do it whenever you want). I am 2016 dv lottery winner, now what do you think is there any way i could finish my study and then go to USA? Or do they give me 2 years permission for my further studying to complete it here? Could you please make this situation a little brighter to me?
August 30, 2015 at 23:31
Don’t submit your DS-260 until March next year – this’ll buy you 6 months
Activate 6 months after that – another 6 months
One year to – move there
Two years!
August 31, 2015 at 02:55
Not submitting until March is a little late/risky in my opinion dueto DS260 processing time – but yes, that is the right idea.
August 30, 2015 at 09:56
Hi Brit
when CEAC august publish ?
Thanks.
August 30, 2015 at 14:54
Once August has ended.
August 30, 2015 at 07:10
yeah i can see (Bar Code) in those …
if it is not a big deal than no worry.
thank u for informing
and one thing my interview is on 19th oct thn till which date i have to get medically checked and paperworks?
August 30, 2015 at 15:09
You normally have to take your papers and medical to the interview – although some embassies do that differently. You should be scheduling the medical now and apply for police reports.
August 30, 2015 at 04:52
Dear Simon
I have also same problem. After reading all comments here I also checked ESC and my cn is also showing asterisks. Do all CNs show same system issue?
August 30, 2015 at 15:11
It is not a problem. Relax.
August 30, 2015 at 16:33
Thank you so much Simon
August 29, 2015 at 23:42
Are there selectees who haven’t submitted ds forms also having case numbers with asterisks. Please help
August 30, 2015 at 03:39
There are 2015 cases showing asterisks – it is a system issue. RELAX!
August 29, 2015 at 21:37
Yes , It is displayed in my notification letter also my case Number 2016AS 45XX
August 29, 2015 at 21:41
My Ds 260 was submitted on May, 31
August 29, 2015 at 22:09
So, its a system modification for all cases, regardless of the case being processed or not.
August 30, 2015 at 03:39
Yes.
August 29, 2015 at 20:53
hello sir Simon I have a concern as to why it is that when I questioned my status it puts me at NVC? thank you for your answer my case is 2015af50763
August 30, 2015 at 03:43
Your number did not go current. The numbers stopped at 50000. You will not get an interview – I’m sorry.
August 29, 2015 at 20:45
Well maybe those with 2nl like nuzgar have asterisks and those processed and scheduled also have asterisks. We should have someone with a high Cn if hè has asterisks then it means it is system level
August 30, 2015 at 03:44
It is confirmed – system level.
September 15, 2015 at 08:56
Not familiar with this kind of IT jargon. Kindly explain
September 15, 2015 at 10:53
The problem is for everyone.
August 29, 2015 at 18:21
Thanks Nugzar for your comment.
August 29, 2015 at 18:08
My case 2015EU40*** is scheduled for september and NL2 also displays number with asterisk. This seems to be a common problem/modification
August 29, 2015 at 18:10
Great – thanks for the confirmation – it is “system” level then.