As I have mentioned I will try to extract and publish the CEAC data twice a month to provide a feeling for progress as we go through the year. So today I am publishing the mid month file for January 15, 2016.
This is a FULL extract, meaning I have pulled all numbers even though many of the numbers are not current. People can use this file to see the progress or for further analysis.
Here is the file itself.
January 20, 2016 at 14:20
hi brit thank u alot,my visa was issued yasterday can i know how i pay 165$ i know tow ways for it but i want an easy method for it.
January 20, 2016 at 18:14
You do it online. The embassy give you instructions with the visa packet.
January 20, 2016 at 16:47
HI SIMON,
let us assume for instance that i get married with my wife after having obtained my DV lottery visa and then i fly alone to USA. here is my following question,
1) it takes how long in the aforementioned perspective, once i would have already settled down in USA to be able via my immigrant status documents to allow my wife back home to engage the visa process at the USA embassy in my country to join me to USA? please how long does it take ?
2) here is my case Number AF285XX, after how many months may i possibly be current and get scheduled for the interview? your gueesing based on your historical valuable findings would be appreciated in a correlation with the evolution of the pace for visa bulletin so far.
Regards !!!!
January 20, 2016 at 17:59
1. https://britsimonsays.com/faq/dv-process-versus-family-based-immigration/
2. Around June interview roughly.
January 20, 2016 at 16:51
HI SIMON,
let us assume for instance that i get married with my wife after having obtained my DV lottery visa and then i fly alone to USA. here is my following question,
1)After how long does it take in the aforementioned perspective, once i would have already settled down in USA to be able via my immigrant status documents to allow my wife back home to engage the visa process at the USA embassy in my country to join me to USA? please how long does it take ?
2) here is my case Number AF285XX, after how many months may i possibly be current and get scheduled for the interview? your guessing based on your historical valuable findings would be appreciated in a correlation with the evolution of the pace for visa bulletin so far.
Regards !!!!
January 20, 2016 at 16:52
Hi Brit,
Thanks for wonderful information you share with us.
I am iranian canadian and my CN is AS70xx. My interview hopefully wull be in Montreal. I have registered in MAY 2015 together with my wife.
Do they will put me on AP or there may be exceptions for canadian citizens? If Ap is the case, am I safe to apply an pay the fees (that I don’t know how much it is together with medical exam), or I ignor when I am called for interview?
Thank a lot Brit
January 20, 2016 at 17:20
Because you are Iranian, there is a high risk of being put on AP. Because your case number is quite high, you won’t have time to be cleared through AP before the end of the year. So – you have fairly high risk.
The risk is higher if you ever served in the Iranian military or worked for their government. Your Canadian citizenship is irrelevant.
January 20, 2016 at 17:42
Thank you for clarification,I did one year of compulsory military service that is mandatory to everyone.
Does it mean the same service or it is different?
January 20, 2016 at 17:57
That is the sort of military service that increases the risk.
January 20, 2016 at 18:18
sir, i mailed to kcc and they replied me that my interview has been scheduled to american embassy at kathmandu on march 2, 2016…but they didnt give me time.
January 20, 2016 at 19:11
They will send the 2NL within a few days or so. Then you will have the time. Relax.
January 20, 2016 at 20:55
Dear Simon
When some one send inquiry to Kcc asking about his Ds status and Kcc already scheduled his interview but 2NL not yet issued does Kcc reply him that his interview scheduled and mentioned him date and location of interview
January 20, 2016 at 20:56
Yes, if that email happens in the small window of time before the 2NL.
January 20, 2016 at 21:10
Thank you Brit it seems that we will be DV experts in near future because you teach us the program step by step and you are our leader
God bless you Brit
January 21, 2016 at 05:27
Dear Brit,
I have mentioned in the DS 260 that I have skill of few firearms from National Cadet Corps from defence Govt. of India when I was studying college in India and I have certificate to prove it . But I have not worked in the military,it’s just a training as anyone can get it . Is it it risky to approve US visa to one who has firearms training as you talked about risky to those serving in Iranian military . Shall I remove it , as I have unlocked this time for correction .Please clear me of this doubt.
January 21, 2016 at 05:46
The issue with the Iranian military is to do with Iran – not military or weapons training.
January 21, 2016 at 05:53
Dear Brit, I did my interview January 7,2016 here in Asia with my family and the consular told me to wait for 2 to 3 days precisely 1 week to review my document simply some of my document are from Africa and she doesn’t know much about it, then serve me a white paper 221g Notice of Additional Processing, up to date I have not had from them, and I do not know if my case is under AP, but on the CEAC website shows my status was updated on the 19 January 2016 and shows Ready on top not AP….pls what does this mean… I look forward to hear from u….thanks
January 21, 2016 at 06:12
It is quite normal that a foreign embassy will want to check the documents you present if they are not used to those documents. So – that explains the AP. I think 1 week was an optimistic view of getting your documents checked – I would have expected that to take longer.
As for CEAC, try not to infer too much from that. It may mean something, it may mean nothing. All you care about is seeing the update that says Issued.
January 21, 2016 at 06:10
Brit sir where can i check the nepal no of visa issued
January 21, 2016 at 06:17
The file linked in the post above.
January 21, 2016 at 06:43
Dear Brits thanks for the explanation… How long do u think I can wait for the AP to change if u will suggest, since my document are from Africa or I have to wait normal for the 60 days as they said in the 221g paper
January 21, 2016 at 06:52
It is impossible to guess. Patience…
January 21, 2016 at 13:28
hi brit good day. please i am from africa cn af25xxx. please when filing the ds260 in May i did mention my highest level of education to be my bachelor,s degree, but this coming february i will be graduating with my master,s degree. do i need to ask kcc to unlock my forms for adjustments or i can just leave that and mention it to the CO. I JUST don’t want to bored them because i already ask them to unlock my forms once in october, when i wanted to add my child because my wife gave birth but actually i submitted my forms originally in may 26th, 2015, when i got my notification of win. also please when is it possible to get my interview?
thanks.
January 21, 2016 at 16:06
You don’t need to unlock for that – just tell the CO at the interview.
I think your number will go current for May interviews.
January 21, 2016 at 13:44
Brits how are u doing.
I was checking on ceac status update and I was randomly guessing cns for most af region and I realized that truly many Africans are not even aware that they won any lottery reason: I checked a cn as low as 10-30 and a few guys have been issued and many are just NVc. They probably have not submitted there ds260 or even not interested. My wondering y on earth do u participate in a lottery u don’t care about. I wish there was platform in every country that should inform people about there status. Dah personal wish but so disapointed by the af region
January 21, 2016 at 16:04
Last year the response rate for AF ended at 61%. The selectees in AF region are slow to respond, in general but by the end of the year I expect to see similar response rate (it is about 38% at the moment). Of the remaining 39% my guess is that a lot of people were entered by agents who then blackmailed the winners, or winners that could not afford the fees and moving costs and so on, or people that realized they could not meet the requirements.
As for there being a platform in every country – that already exists – everyone has access to the same result checking website.
January 21, 2016 at 16:33
hi brit God bless you for your work.you know us embasi of ethiopia will not give visa after september 18 ..how do you see by this slow process ..are all ethiopian selectee call ti interview?
January 21, 2016 at 16:38
There is PLENTY OF TIME left before the end of the year. Relax.
January 21, 2016 at 16:47
in addition when cn 2016af230xx call to interview or current?
January 21, 2016 at 18:06
April/May interview
January 21, 2016 at 19:06
Dear Simon
I emailed KCC regarding my interview location if they schedule it as per my interview location which I mentioned in my DS269 or as per my present address. They reply me that An interview scheduled for your case at xxxxx embassy on late March. That means KCC Scheduled interview as indicated in DS260 not as per your present address. Thank you brit
January 22, 2016 at 07:32
Hello Mr.Simon ,
Does the recent restricted visa process that had been applied sine last thursday will affact the the winner from Iraq .
Best regard
January 22, 2016 at 07:47
No
January 22, 2016 at 08:33
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January 22, 2016 at 09:58
hi Brits, went for the interview yesterday, the consuls says you are not qualified and gives me a white paper marked with * section 212(a)(5) which prohibits the issuance of visa to anyone who does not meet labour certification requirement and other qualification for certain immigrants. but I was qualified through education.
do you that was fair? or is it because I choose health as were I want to work? I was only able to read the paper and understand the law when I was home, coz I was very distressed at the hall. Do u think I should go back to the embassy and appeal? coz they have all the photo copied documents with them.
January 23, 2016 at 20:44
Hi
Are you a doctor? What is your problem. Because I am a doctor and I am planning to workin medical career after get licence from USA. WHICH EMBAASY IS that?
January 22, 2016 at 11:39
Hey Brit
first thank you very much i got many info from this web.
i have one question to sure… my C is 2016AF00025*** when do you think i got the latter for the interview??
January 22, 2016 at 17:47
Probably a May interview (2NL in late March).
January 22, 2016 at 13:19
Hi BritSimon First I appreciate you for provided us to give genuine information based on 2016 Visa lottery. My case number is 2016AF00028XXX but still now I have not received any information about my interview date. If you have any information, you will give scheduled for my interview date. Thanks So long
January 22, 2016 at 17:46
Your case number is not current yet. You have to wait, probably until May or June.
January 25, 2016 at 06:14
dear sir
how can i check my CN current or not?….. what is 2NL?
January 25, 2016 at 07:02
https://britsimonsays.com/read-visa-bulletin/
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/what-does-the-2nl-look-like/
January 22, 2016 at 17:55
tnx for your support to us bro.
1. what about af215xx it’s more probably for April interview? i am from Ethiopia.
2. i had completed grade 12 but i am not passed. this will create problem at the time of interview.
January 22, 2016 at 18:24
1. April or May.
2. The Ethiopian US embassy is very clear about the education – I have quoted the requirement below. If you do not meet that, you will be refused and your fees will not be refunded.
You must possess one of the following as evidence of your educational qualifications
•Proof of graduation from 12th grade (including an Ethiopian Leaving Certificate Examination, a University Entrance Exam, or a Higher Education Qualification Exam), showing at least 5 passing grades, (or)
•Proof of graduation from a four-year university (or)
You must submit official copies of school transcripts along with the above certificates. These requirements are determined by U.S. immigration law, and are not determined by this Embassy.
January 23, 2016 at 08:13
sir m a bit confuse abt my education.. i m from nepal and i have completed my 12th with 59.70% out of 100%..which is equivalent to C+ or nearly B- in grading system…thought my percent is abit low, i was success to enter in one of the fine university of nepal. now, d u think my low percentage in 12th will be an issue??
January 23, 2016 at 15:50
No.
January 23, 2016 at 10:07
Hello Brit,
my Interview is Feb 2, 2016 and i am yet to get funding for my visa fees.
my family promised me end of this month for the fees, me and my wife.
can i write the embassy requesting them to reschedule me or give me a grace period of 1month, inorder to get the money? can i also write them 3-4 days to the interview schedule?
pls to hear from you asap.
January 23, 2016 at 15:49
Rescheduling is very risky – I would not recommend it.
January 23, 2016 at 12:27
Hi Brit. thanks for your good Job. i have a question. regarding to cases as AF 25000 28000 you guess they can be interviewed around may or June. cases as AF 403** should wait till August or September. I’m I right? Thanks you very much.
January 23, 2016 at 15:47
Yes.
January 23, 2016 at 21:14
Brit Simons .I am now so worried from what’s happened to frincs because of medical career. I graduated from medical school and I have medical board from country which I live. Now I am studying to get licence to work in USA. BUT still need time to finish 3steps for the exam. In SD-260 there is question that will you work in medical health without licence . I choose not because I know well I have to get licence before start there. What can I do? I am so worried. Please advice Simon.
January 23, 2016 at 23:03
That just isn’t an issue at all. Relax.
January 23, 2016 at 21:45
Hi Simon, I want some advice. I recently travel to USA back in December 2015. Do you recommend to unlock my DS260 to add this trip? I submitted my form back in June 2015. Thanks for helping us.
Say Hi to your daughter from Central America, Honduras ?
January 23, 2016 at 22:16
You don’t have to add it, you can mention it at the interview.
January 24, 2016 at 02:01
Hello Simon,
My CN Number is AF52***, is it ok if I ask to open My DS260 now.
If Yes What should I tell them, my english isn’t very good
January 24, 2016 at 02:10
Yes that is fine.
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/how-do-i-unlock-my-ds260/
January 24, 2016 at 05:17
Hi, Brit show me the site i should check for me to see my interview date because am current for march
January 24, 2016 at 06:50
You can’t check yet – when the 2NL is sent you will check your appointment on the ESC site – the same place you saw the 1NL.
January 24, 2016 at 05:57
hi brit my case no is AS62** from nepal bt in ceat file my case no is in serial no 59## it mean 300 cases is less,am I right? and am I safe or not?
January 24, 2016 at 06:50
I don’t understand. Is your case 59XX or 62XX?
January 24, 2016 at 07:54
Hi Brit,
My case number is AS 68XX and still waiting for second letter.
Please advice me when i will be getting second letter.
January 24, 2016 at 18:04
Your number is not current – so you won’t get an interview for some months – probably around August/September
January 24, 2016 at 08:18
62xx
January 24, 2016 at 18:05
OK – I don’t really understand what you were talking about – but are you safe – yes probably.
January 24, 2016 at 16:03
Hello Brit, hope you are great !
I am a bit concerned, I waited for my 2NL to come, but nothing.
My CN is EU15***, first submission 14 August 2015, resubmission in 6 November 2015 and second & final resubmission 18 November 2015.
As per your opinion, I thought we could have a March interview, but no .
Any idea or advice for my situation, dear Brit ?
Do you think I will have at least an April interview?
Have a good weekend
Sajmo
January 24, 2016 at 16:52
The 2NLs for March haven’t gone out yet. Wait.
January 24, 2016 at 16:55
DV2016 -2NL not yet issued
January 24, 2016 at 18:03
Hello Simon ,
When we expect the 2NL for march ? I got nervous i were checking the britsimonsays site more than 10 times aday all I see ” CEAC Update …” When u ll change into” 2NL for march interview ”
Best Regard ,,
January 24, 2016 at 18:06
They will be sent this coming week.
January 25, 2016 at 06:42
Hello brit,
I am planning to go to US this week. Can i pay green card fee after entering US?
Thank You in advance.
January 25, 2016 at 07:00
Yes you can – although that will delay delivery of your GC of course.
January 25, 2016 at 15:36
What if my visa is valid for coming 2 months? will it delay my GC anyway?
January 25, 2016 at 17:22
They don’t send the GC until you have entered and paid the fee.
January 25, 2016 at 09:40
Hi Simon,
Thank you for your support. May I ask you questions?
1. Can I change my sponsor living in USA as he moved to another place in Europe for further study?
2. Should I request KCC to unlock my file and add another person’s address or shall I stop informing to KCC and change soon I reach USA?
Thank you!
January 25, 2016 at 17:33
It depends on timing of when your interview will take place – if you have time to change now – that is better.
January 25, 2016 at 12:22
Hello,
My case number is AS16** I submitted the ds 260 form on October 2015. When will I possibly get the second letter?
Thank you.
January 25, 2016 at 17:30
Maybe this week, maybe in a month from now.
January 25, 2016 at 20:54
Dear sir britsimon
I have just receive this email from ([email protected]), they said that:
You have received this email notification to inform you that you have updates available at http: //www.dvlottery.state.gov/ESC. Please log in using your confirmation number from your original application to complete further processing.
please can you explain me what that means?
I am so surprised. (for more information my case num is current)
Thank you in advance.
January 25, 2016 at 21:09
This is the 2NL. Within a couple of hours your interview appointment letter will be available on the ESC site.
January 25, 2016 at 21:00
Dear Simon
Before half an hour I received email from noreply stating that there is update available . But not yet 2NL issued . May be tomorrow
January 26, 2016 at 13:22
Hi! brit. My case number is 2016AF22xxx . I sent 1NLs June 16/2016.
1.when my case is safe or currented ?
2. When my interview date is release?
3.there is some risk ?
January 26, 2016 at 14:29
Your number will be current in a month or two. Relax and wait.
January 27, 2016 at 11:07
Dear Brit,
good day Sir.
I have this issue.
my wife is the principal applicant, and she play the lottery as high school graduate.
yes she is a graduate, and she sat the WAEC test in 2014 same year of graduation, but passed in all the 4 science subject and failed in the 5 arts subject. now she resit for the remainder of the subjects, but result is not yet out and our interview is feb 2, 2016. Case #: 2016Af***12****
Ministry of Education have said that result will be out for first week of February 2016.
confuse and pls advise if this will have major effect on our visa status.
please to hear from you asap
January 27, 2016 at 15:42
Well I don’t know if the failed exam will mean that is not a passing score. Then for the results they want to see the scratchcard. Read this from the Liberian US embassy site.
Education: In Liberia, a passing score on the West African Examination Council (WAEC) is the only way to meet the education requirement. Proof of a high school diploma from Liberia is insufficient. Furthermore, the only method for showing proof of a passing WAEC score is to obtain a scratch card. The scratch card must be presented at the time of interview.
January 27, 2016 at 16:30
Dear Brits, …. pls advice me on what to do next …. after my interview on 7th January 2016 here in Asia, the consular Officer did not ask me for my WAEC scratch card to check my result online,….can it be the course of delay… up to date i have not heard from the embassy….. i read in one of the comment where you stated that scratch card should be presented at the time of interview.
January 27, 2016 at 18:03
Yes that could be a cause of delay. The Asian embassy is probably not aware of the scratchcard – so if you have one you should contact them to provide proof explaining that is what your “home” embassy will probably need.
January 28, 2016 at 02:54
Dear Brit, I remember the CO told me if any other document is needed they will contact me, do u advice I should still go ahead to notify them about the sractch card to check my WAEC result online…. I hope am not violating there rules since they said I can only contact them after 60 days if I didn’t hear from them from the white paper 221g which was giving to me.
January 28, 2016 at 03:32
It’s up to you. Sit and wait, or contact them. Your call.
January 27, 2016 at 19:23
hi brit and all dvistes, from your table there’s a total of 91 547, while on our first letter of the selected total of 84 000
this is what makes sense?
January 27, 2016 at 20:21
The initial letter mentioned 84k but when they published the result there were more selectees as you have noted. This has happened in other years too.
January 27, 2016 at 21:44
Hi Brit great what you are doing can you please tell me when I can be current my cn AF39***
January 27, 2016 at 21:46
July/August
January 28, 2016 at 05:39
Thxs another question can you pls explain to me that table up I can’t well understand
January 28, 2016 at 05:46
I have written a lot about this – please read some of my articles to understand better.
January 28, 2016 at 08:41
Hi! Britsimon. I am from Ethiopia my case number is 2016AF 22xxxx .
1. Is it current or safe?
2. When my 2NLs interview released?
Thanks Brit.
January 28, 2016 at 15:25
1. Safe
2. In a month or two months.
January 28, 2016 at 10:16
Hi Brit.! What is NVC? I am confused please give me answer.
January 28, 2016 at 15:34
It is the starting status for all cases.
January 28, 2016 at 14:22
we can say that what have been selected in the DV ex 2015 60 000 AF unsuccessful but are more likely in the next dv lottery thank you
January 28, 2016 at 16:47
No – it’s a random process. Previous unsuccessful winners have the same chance as everyone else.
January 29, 2016 at 11:29
Dear Brit, thanks for your advice… i already write to the embassy and attached scratch cards to check my WAEC online in order to avoid more delay on my case, and my status was updated again today been 29 January 2016. still patiently waiting as you advised until it will change to issued in Jesus name ( Amen ).
I will like to ask you … is it the embassy where i did my interview review my document alone with my family one, or direct from USA government… cos its already 3 weeks now since my interview
January 29, 2016 at 16:12
If they are checking your education, they do that with the US Embassy in your home country, or in that region.
January 31, 2016 at 05:53
Hello Simon, when are you publishing the end month data for Jan 2016? Thank you and may God bless you always.
January 31, 2016 at 06:02
After the month has ended.
January 31, 2016 at 07:36
Hi bri how many Cameroonians were selected and how many visas were issued for the Dv 2015??
January 31, 2016 at 16:13
2016 selectees are shown here.
http://www.travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin/2015/visa-bulletin-for-june-2015.html
Cameroon had 1455 in DV2015 – but that number does not have any connection with this year.