This visa bulletin covers May interviews.
For those that are current, and have forms processed early enough, they can expect their 2NL in about 2 weeks from now. I know I am going to get a lot of people who will ask me this exact question – so let me say that again. 2NLs for May interviews will be sent in about two weeks time. They will include interviews for cases that have been made current in this latest visa bulletin AND backlog cases that were already current last month but the DS260 was submitted late.
The backlog seems to be massively reduced now so progress from now on can be largely due to new VB numbers, not backlog.
Read this link if you are unsure how to read the visa bulletin.
People should also read my analysis posts over the last week or so, and catch up with the CEAC data that I have published.
AFRICA – 28300(Last month 23800)
ASIA – 6850(Last month 5800)
Except Nepal – 5525(Last month 5100)
EUROPE – 28,000(Last month 24500)
OCEANIA – 1,050(Last month 950)
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN – 1020(Last month 925)
**** Update about EU and OC regions ****
The numbers published for EU and OC are somewhat ridiculous. In EU the highest case number in CEAC is 24517. There are NO CASES between 24517 and 28000. Same story in OC – highest number is 959. It seems like KCC are avoiding giving the impression that EU and OC have gone current while other regions are still going through the process. Why would they do that? Well I can only imagine it is to avoid numerous questions from regions still limited about allocating wasted visas from EU and OC to the other regions. There is a tiny chance that they could release some additional winners in EU and OC, but as of now there is NO evidence to support that hypothesis, and it is quite late in the year to inform more winners. Please Note – this would ONLY affect EU and OC, it would make no sense to release more winners in AF, AS and SA regions since there are already enough (too many) winners in those regions.
If you want to check how close these numbers are to my predictions, please check here.
March 10, 2016 at 11:38
How many Visa Bulletins left , i Know only May for June , June for July and July for August , i m right ? is it that three visa bulletins left?
March 10, 2016 at 15:11
Four are left. The last VB, published in July, will concern September interviews.
March 10, 2016 at 13:53
the may VB is for July and not june. just wish to know what happens one failed to attend interview appointment?
March 10, 2016 at 15:08
Sometimes the embassy will reschedule – but it depends on their workload…
March 10, 2016 at 14:29
Hi Brit I really appreciate how far u go to help the people who need ur help. in my part my cn is current in this VB but i have one question that is; the principal applicant is my wife, me and our daughter are derivative.when my wife fill ds260 she entered each data correctly but in my part i made one error which is our date of marriage that I entered as 14/09/2014 instead of 15/09/2014 just one day difference from the correct one. Can this lead KCC not to send us our 2NL OR should I unlock in this late time? I can’t wait to hear ur response!
March 10, 2016 at 15:05
You will get your 2NL and it won’t be a big problem in the interview. Relax.
March 10, 2016 at 15:31
MY CASE IS 54XXX CAN I GET A 2L AND WHEN ? PLEASE ANSWER ME 🙂
March 10, 2016 at 15:34
Your number is one of the highest that exists. So – it is risky – and I cannot be certain IF you will get an interview. If you do, it will be in September – and you would find out in July.
March 10, 2016 at 15:37
thank you my friend may god bless you 🙂
March 10, 2016 at 15:34
Your predictions have been an analgesic to the anxiety associated to following up this process. I now know based on your analysis that my CN AF30xxx will go current in the next VB and I will get an interview in June. Thank you! God bless Sophia!
March 10, 2016 at 16:02
Yes correct – June for sure.
March 10, 2016 at 15:35
MY CASE IS AF54XXX CAN I GET A 2L AND WHEN ? PLEASE ANSWER ME 🙂
March 25, 2016 at 16:20
Where do you live mr xizou we are same hpo cantact me [email protected]
March 10, 2016 at 16:16
Dear Brit,
would you kindly explain to me this: what is the difference between F21 immigrant visa category and DV visa category.
The embassy said all the people under F21 immigrant visa category have to provide proof of relationship such as photos, visits,…
I am confused between the two terms because on the website they have mentioned the word DV immigrant visa many times and think is probably different from F21 immigrant visa.
Thank you
March 10, 2016 at 17:37
You are slightly confused. F21 is a visa symbol (not a category in its own right) in the second preference group (F2). It means a spouse of a Green Card holder. So – in that case they want to see proof of the relationship…
March 11, 2016 at 13:29
Thank you Simon
March 10, 2016 at 17:02
hello brit.
please i will like to know why in this vb the number decreased instead of increasing. am talking about africa. last month was 5100 this month only 4500 increment. are we going forward? do you have any idea? please excuse me for the bad state of my english
March 10, 2016 at 17:44
They schedule according to the appointment availability (there is a capacity they must observe), and also based on the response rate, density and backlog. So – months vary in terms of progress and that is simply a part of the process. I have explained this many times in my blog – so please use the search and read some articles to understand that better.
March 10, 2016 at 22:55
Hi, ****AF35*******. Please, wiil get curwnt for next VB? If no, when please.
March 10, 2016 at 23:11
Maybe next VB, if not, the one after that.
March 10, 2016 at 23:27
HI Brits am from sierra leonw with case number AF35xxx, during entring the DV process i mistakely entered my date of birth, instead of 5/5/1988, i entered 5/5/1985,i emailed kcc and i filled my DS-260 form with the correct date. do you think that will be problem during my interview process.
March 10, 2016 at 23:30
It should be OK.
March 10, 2016 at 23:38
Hello my case number is 33xxx belong to Africa so do u have any idea when supposed to be my interview or i have no chance?
March 10, 2016 at 23:39
Your number might be current for a June interview.
March 11, 2016 at 16:27
Thanks so much i hope i get a chance for it .
March 10, 2016 at 23:47
Brits does it means that no risk involve with the mistake on the date of birth
March 10, 2016 at 23:50
I can’t say “no risk” – but low risk.
March 11, 2016 at 04:28
Hello Birt am current for april interview,and all my document is replaced by new, So is that have any problem at the time of interview?
March 11, 2016 at 06:39
That can only be decided by the CO.
March 11, 2016 at 04:33
hi brit sir . Due to this visa bulletin we Nepali are somewhat disappointed because none of our assume get match so now we think that its only kcc that know about Nepal. But also I wanna ask you some questions about Nepal.
1. Does this VB brought some risk to high case number or it is as usual since the beginning?
2. I don’t think this VB is slow due to backlog because in Nepal all cases are proceed earlier so what is the reason behind slow VB .
3. Does the case density increase after 5100? Or They want to balance the pace upto september?
4. Now what will be cuttoff rank for Nepal 7000 or less that it?
March 11, 2016 at 06:38
This latest VB hasn’t changed anything. The pace has nothing to do with when the limit is reached. We have to wait and see what happens.
March 11, 2016 at 06:14
Thanks brit.
March 11, 2016 at 07:15
Dear Simon,
Thank you for your information. I am current for May interview and I am expecting 2NL. I know 2 weeks from now. Do you mean that starting from VB posting date and end within 2 Weeks’s time? That means should I expect today and tomorrow?
Many thanks.
March 11, 2016 at 07:29
ROUGHLY 2 weeks from when the VB was released. ROUGHLY!
March 11, 2016 at 08:16
Dear Brit thank you very much that you made me clear about the process and analyses. When I went through datasheet, gaps started accelerate after about 7075 and reached 17 within 7100. It was steadily increased by ~44-47 to 7500 and further increased. Former might for Nepal and later is Iran.
1. Are there cases which are firstly notified however, disqualified later and the 2NL not sent though the cases are current? What would be its percentage of this type of disqualification in 2016? Because cases “At NVC” might include 2NL not sent due to late DS260 submission or not submitted at all or intentionally not sent because of disqualification.
2. Is there cases that KCC issue 2NL beyond the final cut off?
3. Issue from EU and OC in this VB indicate KCC can set any rule if they wish go beyond the lottery.
March 11, 2016 at 15:34
1. No that does not happen.
2. No
3. It doesn’t indicate that at all.
March 11, 2016 at 13:20
Hi Brit, Curious when af39xxxx will become current and interview.Thx
March 11, 2016 at 15:28
Around July, maybe August.
March 11, 2016 at 18:22
Hi,
sorry if its already answered
how is that possible that number due on January are now issued?
is the same time for change of status than consulate?
i said that because all info i had says takes 6-7 months or even you can loose the chance to get it
therefore if a do the math they got the visa issued in 2-3 months?
how is that possible or i am totally wrong?
By the way your labor and dedication is AMAZING!!!!
March 11, 2016 at 18:24
precisely I am talking about Europe and the number on the CEAC file
March 11, 2016 at 18:25
I am a bit unsure what you are asking. There are many CP cases that were interviewed in January that got approved immediately. AoS cases can take longer -, but if someone had taken the early filing option it is likely that those cases might be approved.
March 11, 2016 at 18:33
i am talking about AoS cases that in my case (by dummy mistake) we applied “late”
EU16XXX applied in mid feb instead of mid dic
i have cases issued in just 2 months when i have info saying that takes months even too much that you loose the deadline or the number are off when is time to the intervew
by your post cause my number is due the interview suppose to be in april/may?
remember is a Aos not a CP
March 11, 2016 at 19:37
1. AoS processing speed cannot be predicted as we can for CP.
2. NONE of the cases you see in CEAC are AoS cases (CEAC is not updated for those cases).
3. Processing speed varies by Field Office, and most FOs seem to take their sweet time during the middle of the year.
4. FO’s often quote normal processing speed, but DV cases can go faster than normal cases.
March 11, 2016 at 20:10
Cn 53*** ?
March 11, 2016 at 20:26
Wait and see.
March 11, 2016 at 20:46
Hi brit please we are waiting for your predictions for next vb for af just to be sure if 322## will go current for next vb in order to prepare all documents because some needs time to be issued in Morocco. Thank you dear
March 11, 2016 at 23:07
Most likely June.
March 11, 2016 at 22:31
Hi, when can I get my interview my case number af37000,as you think
March 11, 2016 at 23:07
July most likely.
March 12, 2016 at 02:24
Hi Brit,
I’m current for May interview but I unlocked Feb ending to include our 4kids under 10 and also completed their ds 260 form. When will receive the 2nl?
Thanks in advance.
March 12, 2016 at 04:19
I don’t know for sure.
March 12, 2016 at 21:26
Obi!If what I’m thinking is what you did than you are disqualify automatically.If those four kids are not on your original edv entry and you have decided to add them now,you’ve made one of the greatest mistakes of your life!But that could be ok if you adopted them later after entering the dv.However,that could also raise speculations by the co that somethings going wrong.I’m not the co ok!But just been rational.Why wait to enter the dv before adopting 4 kids all under ten? fishy isn’t it?So hope you consider your choice and know the risk you are taking!
March 12, 2016 at 23:24
It might be a simple case of having included the kids on the original entry but not completing the DS260 for them earlier.
March 12, 2016 at 08:30
hi brit,
i am waiting for my 2NL, when will i get my 2NL and the date for interview. my case no is AS**58** from Nepal.
March 12, 2016 at 15:10
Did you read the post above?
March 12, 2016 at 08:39
hi simon .
i am from iran , as u know there is no usa embassy in iran so we have to go to other countries , i picked to go to ankara , turkey . today i heard from an advocate that the embassy might change , and the change is done by the embassy to another country . is it possible or its just a rumor ? i personally don’t wanna change it , thanks for giving me your time
March 12, 2016 at 15:09
Yes KCC or the embassies have been known to change the embassies for Iranians. Trying to change again would introduce a delay.
March 12, 2016 at 12:04
dear britt
hello
i hv a question it may seem funny but i want to know the answer please !!! is it true that when a selctee submitt the ds260 early enough lets say june 2015 and never unlocked that give the security chechs enough time so when he is current and interviewed thats reduce the possibility of being Ap ? or it doesnt matter being submitting early or late ?????
March 12, 2016 at 15:06
The interviews don’t get scheduled until the security check is completed. So no, it is not true.
March 12, 2016 at 13:18
Hi dear brit please how many visas have been issued for morocco till now ? Thank you so much and i am sorry that’s just because the ceac file dont open on my phone.
March 12, 2016 at 15:00
HI Brit. I hope that you doing well. I have one more question. is it possible to go to another address in the US even if completely different address was given to during interview? i have already paid my GC fees with the help of my friend in the US. if it is possible what what should be done next? where will i get my GC? how long does it take green card upon entering USA? thanks is advance.
March 12, 2016 at 15:12
You can live wherever you want. Simply inform USCIS after you move. The GC will be sent to the address you gave on the DS260, although you can change that at the arrival airport (POE).
March 12, 2016 at 15:46
What is your prediction for AF case numbers for DV2016…do you think they will be a jump in the visa bulletins to get to at least AF50000? They seem to be moving slowly right now.
March 12, 2016 at 16:39
I haven’t done a final prediction, but the pace is about right to get to 50000. However, the pace and the final number are somewhat unrelated. We could go fast and stop suddenly, for example.
March 12, 2016 at 16:42
hi brit,
regarding low europe cn numbers for this year, what are your predictions for dv2017 for europe?
Will they increase the number of winners and why did they shortened so much this year anyway?
March 12, 2016 at 17:29
I expect a slightly higher draw for EU, but I don’t know why they went so low in DV2016.
March 12, 2016 at 17:11
depending on your experience in this area,what percentage of luck to cn af53***. Thanks
March 12, 2016 at 17:30
I don’t talk about percentages like that. Wait and see.
March 12, 2016 at 18:10
Hello Mr Brit thank u for the wonderful assistance i had my interview on Thursday with the CO .i presented all my documents and answers some question after all he ask me to post my short form birth cert and my passport to a DHL address that he gave me please am so nervous ………1.plz can you brief me that is going on 2.please wat about if it ton apart that you can even hold it 3. what about the photocopy of it even he alter to post original short form birth cert and passport……
March 12, 2016 at 18:18
I already answered you.
https://britsimonsays.com/ceac-update-march-1-2016/#comment-31011
March 13, 2016 at 00:06
Hi brit I finish my schooling from india.but I live there less than 6 months when my age was 16 years so I m wondering If I have to get police clearance report of India too.my number is current.
March 13, 2016 at 05:17
Based on what you have said – you won’t need it.
March 13, 2016 at 03:31
Hi Brit,
Thanks for your great information. I have been following your blog ever since I realised its existence after winning DV. My visa was approved a couple of months ago and valid until mid June. After I got approved I got married. Then I am trying to include my spouse to the programme. It has been a week that I sent my query. Just want your thoughts of being successful.
March 13, 2016 at 05:18
You may have to do the F2 process now – it depends on the embassy…
March 13, 2016 at 05:33
Hello!
Do they have drug test at the medicals also the things is i smoking up a month ago still i used to be in the place where my friends tend to smoke up.
Should I avoid it since I have medical in 2 weeks.
March 13, 2016 at 15:38
They don’t test for that. So – unless it has affected your health to the point that you cannot work, it won’t be a problem.
March 13, 2016 at 05:37
I quit smoking up a month ago though
March 13, 2016 at 06:23
Hello brit.someone told me about ur blog that is helpful.Am Delise from Cameroon a dv winner with case no 37***.I filled my form in may then l was single.later I got marry in October then unlock my form and added my husband as derivative. My huaband has no ds260 form cos he wouldn’t accompany me now due to finance and other family issues. Right now am one month pregnant. My question is
1_will my pregnancy pose a problem to my visa issue?
2-what should my husband do coz now he says he can now afford some moni to travel with me since am pregnant.
Dear brit please tell mevthe exact thing to do.we have our marriage certificate and pictures. I need ur help.thanks
March 13, 2016 at 15:37
1. No
2. You add a DS260 for your husband. It’s quite simple.
March 13, 2016 at 09:49
hi Brit accept greetings from this end. My birth certificate is missing and I went for the duplicate where it was established but was instead given a document to show it existence. i don’t if this will pose a problem on my dv or should i go and establish another one in a different province still in my country?
March 13, 2016 at 15:34
I am not aware of procedures in your country, so I cannot advise you on that.
March 13, 2016 at 12:46
HI brit
Do i need to come with police certificate from a country which i have lived 6 years ago.
March 13, 2016 at 15:29
Yes.
March 13, 2016 at 15:32
hi mr, simon Wish you a happy weekend my question about the gaps or hole between the winner case Numbers it is not consecutive is there specific way to know for AF how many actual winner between 28300 up to max case number CEAC 55951
thanks lot
March 13, 2016 at 15:40
Yes, we can know precisely – just go and check the CEAC file – every case is in there.
March 13, 2016 at 19:03
Hi Brit can you please tell me what CEAC means thanks for your repply
March 13, 2016 at 22:00
https://britsimonsays.com/2016-ceac-data-first-file/
March 13, 2016 at 20:34
Hi Brit di you think South Amercia is going to reach CN 1400 this year. Seeing last year I believed that it was going to be reach last minth but it did not move from 1350
March 13, 2016 at 21:57
As we saw from last year – I can calculate the mathematical number, but I can’t be sure what KCC will do. So – we shall have to wait and see…
March 13, 2016 at 21:57
Hi Britsimon,
Im wanting to know if you can give me some advice. My long time girlfriend of 10 years and her family moved to the US a few years ago and since then we have been traveling to one another to make things work. I now have my DV Visa interview next month and want to know what would be the best way to prove that I have a long time girlfriend already living in the states with a place of her own (she moved out into her own apartment last year). She will by no means be supporting me but I will obviously move in and live with her. What would the interviewer need to see in order to believe me?
Thanks in advance!
P.s. your site is such a wonderful resource to all of us seeking help and information!
March 13, 2016 at 22:08
You don’t need to prove that you will be living with her – your GC is not conditional opn that. You do have to meet the public charge requirement so if you don’t have savings, she could perhaps sign an I-134 for you.
March 14, 2016 at 07:58
Dear Simon ,
Greetings !
My Cause Number is 2016AS5925 , so hopefully my interview will schedule soon.
I have 2 questions.
1- Do i need to get any other documents to the interview except those listed below. .
Obtain required supporting civil documents.
Obtain photographs that meet the Department of State’s visa requirements.
original Passport
National ID
HR Verification from where i work.
Original Certificates
Print of Wining Message
Print of DS-260 Conformation
2- DO i need to get my Police Clarence to the interview , because i dont get the police Clarence yet or that process will be after interview ?.
Thanks Please revert. .
March 14, 2016 at 14:16
1. You haven’t made the list clear – so it is hard to be exact, but the instructions list it clearly. However, I don’t see police certs, education documents, or financial information.
2. Yes you need it (depending on the reciprocity page instructions). If you don’t have it you will be placed on AP until it is produced.
I can’t stress this enough. If you want the GC, READ the instructions.
March 14, 2016 at 14:26
Sir can you provide me a link that I can check and learn more about it .
Because that will be very useful to me .!
March 14, 2016 at 15:38
The link was in your selected letter – but here ist is again.
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/diversity-visa/if-you-are-selected.html
March 14, 2016 at 15:39
Hi Birt
Thank you so much for your all instruction , Mr. Samon advised me to visit your website This website is very useful for us .
Thank You so much again .
Please see if you can help me .
Actually I am really scared because I think I am going wrong .
Let me tell you the hole process from beginning, if you can tell me the correct process .
Since I have check the DV lottery side , fortunately I am one of winner from Asia with Case number 2016AS5925 .
Then I have completed my DS-260 on May 2015 on that time I had a old passport but it was valid I have put the all information same from my passport . Then I have got a new passport and asked you that how can I change my passport information, you advice that I can unlock my DS260 and I have unlock my DS260 and update my passport information on Feb 2016 and again submitted and same day .
And I haven’t get any police clearance and financial statements, medical checkup not done yet .i was waiting for my Interview as per Rules of us embassy Kabul Afghanistan . because my older brother settled in US with Special Immigrant Visa so he helped me .
And as I read the instruction on DV lottery guide they wrote that after interview you should go for that process .
And all waiting for Interview and the other required documents are ready such as National ID translated,Passport,work experience, education , and etc .
Please advice that am I going right or wrong and maybe after 1 month my cause will be current .
So please it is really important to me .still I have time if I made any mistake i can correct it .
Thanks you again and again .
Waiting for your response
March 14, 2016 at 21:15
hi Brit,
my cn is af 27xxx. i submitted my ds260 in September but i just checked my status and kcc said my form has been recieved and pending further……… whereas i was hoping to be current. can you pls let me know what is happening. thanks
March 14, 2016 at 21:32
You will probably get your 2NL in a week or two.
March 14, 2016 at 21:52
sir. i have got a problem..my place of birth is Kavrepalanchok and is of same spelling on DS260, passport, birth cert, transcript.. but i found Kavrepalanchowk, in immigrant data summary sheet…do u think it will be problem at POE??
March 14, 2016 at 21:59
No.
March 15, 2016 at 05:35
Hello Brit!
I am the accompanying Spouse for the DV Winner-2016. I am from Nepal and had Completed my High School for the Period of 2 Years(2000-2002) in India.I have not been to any other country since then for Longer Stay.Of Course, I will be Including Nepal’s Police Report till Date. Do you think i need the police certificate for that period of Stay in INDIA? I heard Embassy and CO will only Check for Last Two Years Police Certificates.
Thank You So much for your Wonderful Support.
Regards,
Andyyy
March 15, 2016 at 14:16
You might be asked for it, yes.
March 15, 2016 at 08:47
Hi Brit,
As per the passport My Name is Tom Smith.
However as per the Educational Certificates It comes as Smith Tom.
Will it be an issue.
March 15, 2016 at 14:13
Not if that is simply a reversal of the name on education certs
March 15, 2016 at 13:36
Please sir, I am not a senior high sch leaver only junior high. But I have been trained as electrician for 4 years and wrote nvti exmam and got a certificate and testimonial as well from my training center. I have worked for two different electrical companies for 4 years. Now I have own register electrical company.
I have my company certificate and other two companies certificate with the NVTI certificate.
I submitted my D’s260 form on March 2016. My case AF00010.
1. please when do u think my interview date will be schedule?.
2.because of not having the senior high level certificate, can my visa be denied? Thank you.
March 15, 2016 at 14:10
1. It sill is March, so I can’t be precise – but a month or two
2. I think you will be denied. Your education does not meet the requirement, the 4 years training cannot be counted and the work you do is not considered at the correct level – it is job zone 3, and should be job zone 4. I’m sorry – but based on what you have said I think you will be wasting your money…
March 15, 2016 at 23:26
Thank you for the your explanation
Please is the NVTI certificate does not colify? 2. Please is considered to be job zone 4.
Thank u.
March 15, 2016 at 23:44
I am not familiar with the NVTI.
An electrician is described here – http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/47-2111.00
That is job zone 3.
March 15, 2016 at 15:04
hi simon, is it sure to notify the case no 574X in visa bulletin for may from nepal?
March 15, 2016 at 15:58
No, not “sure”.