This visa bulletin covers January 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 January 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.
We don’t know how far KCC will have progressed in terms of what submission dates will have been processed. Last month most 2NLs went to people who had submitted up to early July. However, as I always point out – processing times for each case can be different, meaning two cases submitted on the same day may not be fully processed by the same day. As a guess I would imagine most submissions up to mid to late July would have been processed in time – but once 2NLs for this month are out we will see better.
Whilst DV2015 is still processing, this is the first visa bulletin of DV2016. Read this link if you are unsure how to read the visa bulletin.
For those that cannot understand why the pace has slowed down, please read this post from a month ago that explained the backlog effect on the VB.
AFRICA – 15500(Last month 14500)
Except
Egypt – Not limited (Last month 13000)
Ethiopia – 13800(Last month 12200)
ASIA – 4150(Last month 3600)
Except
Nepal – 2925(Last month 2550)
EUROPE – 16425(Last month 14000)
OCEANIA – 615(Last month 525)
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN – 650(Last month 625)
November 9, 2015 at 19:46
Hi simon
why no egypt have a numbre on this visa
im from morocco my case 19 000 is safe
thnks 🙂
November 9, 2015 at 20:14
Egypt are now at the same number as Africa.
Your number is safe.
November 9, 2015 at 19:48
With this trend when will they reach af48###? Hmmmm
November 9, 2015 at 20:14
It will speed up later…
November 9, 2015 at 19:53
Dear simon
What does “Egypt not limited ” means?
November 9, 2015 at 20:13
It means their number is now the same as Africa.
November 9, 2015 at 19:54
Why Africa is moving too slow? Is that means that egypt will not move faster than Africa?
November 9, 2015 at 20:12
Egypt is now at the same number as Africa.
The slow progress is because of the backlog of DS260 submissions – explained below:-
https://britsimonsays.com/backlog-effect-on-visa-bulletin-explained/
November 9, 2015 at 20:15
My number is Af216** (egypt) what is your expected date for my interview? And is it safe… Am so worried 🙁
November 9, 2015 at 19:57
Dear Brit,
I decide to change the interview from Egypt to Abu Dhabi, my number is 213xx (Egyptian) I plan to change the location by end of Nov.
1.Will this affect my interview date , and what is the expected dealy
2. And if i didnt change the location then what is the expected date of interview
3. Does (Not limited ) mean that current number for egypt is 15500 (same like Africa)
Thanks
November 9, 2015 at 20:11
1. No, because it is not current yet.
2. I’m not sure – but March/April ish
3. Yes.
January 2, 2016 at 04:13
Dear Brits,
i know that you are very busy working on CEAC , but i need your advise . i moved to Abu Dhabi last week but i still don’t have residence permit or permanent addressed (staying at a temporary accommodation for a month) my family still at egyp and they will join me after one month and half
so what shall i do , KCC opened my and my family member DS_260 and im not able to update it yet.
shall i update the forms with the temporary address and entry visa for me (which is temporary visa till my residence is issued) and what about my family address , or shall i wait for a month till i move to permanent addressed , family join and have my residence permit
please your fast response and advise is highly appreciated
(My number is 213xx (Egyptian) and changing the interview from Egypt to Abu Dubai)
January 2, 2016 at 06:43
I don’t see how I can advise you what to do. It is your choice. Personally – I would go to Cairo for the interview….
January 3, 2016 at 00:51
Thanks Dear , but if goes for Cairo interview they will keep the passport with them and I will not be able to travel during this time to join my work back and i just joined
So your advise is is highly appreciated to understand what I should do , shall I use my current hotel address or the future address i might live at after one month, and what abouty family details ( they will joine after 1 month )
Thanks again for your support and time you are spending to answer our inquiries
January 3, 2016 at 03:06
Like I said, I can’t really advise you. ..
January 2, 2016 at 06:43
I don’t see how I can advise you what to do. It is your choice. Personally – I would go to Cairo for the interview….
November 10, 2015 at 21:27
Is it possible to change location from country to other countrie?? How can we do this please let me kno
November 11, 2015 at 01:39
If you have not been scheduled you can email KCC. Unlock your DS260, and change your address to a new country.
November 9, 2015 at 20:00
Il brith
m’y case number is 44xxx
I dont understand this visa bulletin. I want to no if i have any chance
November 9, 2015 at 20:10
Yes you have some chance.
https://britsimonsays.com/read-visa-bulletin/
November 9, 2015 at 20:10
Based on this Visa Bulletin for Europe, In which month you expect to go current?
November 9, 2015 at 20:22
Hi Simon,
it’s weired this month they added only 1000 for AF region, i think this is the first time they add only 1000.
my number is around 47000 such pace is making it hard to reach that number
your thoughts about this are really appreciated!!
November 9, 2015 at 20:24
I already explained in the article – it is about the backlog. Click the link and read it.
November 9, 2015 at 20:31
got some smile in the face due to nepal case…ou are really genius! sir, when can i except my 2nd NL to come?? AS3859…nepal
November 9, 2015 at 21:25
A couple of months time….
November 9, 2015 at 20:45
When can nepal case no around caseno 5500 will get 2nl
November 9, 2015 at 20:55
It is too early to be sure….
November 9, 2015 at 20:47
Good afternoon sir,
do you think Nepal will get exluded next year (or the year after?) from DV-Lottery for reaching the 50k ?
regards,
November 9, 2015 at 20:54
No.
November 9, 2015 at 21:01
Hi Brit ,
If egypt not limited this visa bulletin, it will be not limited till the end or can be limited again
November 9, 2015 at 21:22
Thanks Mr. Brit for following the events!
Do you think AF365XX is a safe number?
November 10, 2015 at 00:23
Yes.
November 9, 2015 at 21:50
send your goddamn ds already people .. plz you’re ruining other’s people chance .. Jeez
November 10, 2015 at 00:14
LOL.
Not really ruining peoples chances. People just got “excited” when they saw the early rapid progress and didn’t heed my warning that it would slow down before speeding up again later…
November 9, 2015 at 22:03
Case SA20X sent DS260 in August 8-10… do you think I will receive the 2NL this month? Thank you
November 10, 2015 at 00:13
Probably not.
November 9, 2015 at 22:18
hello Brit, with this pace, can you please foresee my interview for which month? here is my case number AF285**
November 10, 2015 at 00:05
https://britsimonsays.com/when-will-i-have-an-interview/
November 9, 2015 at 22:38
Sir what about as52** from nepal.is it safe?
November 10, 2015 at 00:02
Too early to be certain….
November 9, 2015 at 23:04
nepal is going quit better then last month
November 9, 2015 at 23:11
Hi simon thank u very much for ur information,am Moses from Africa and my case# is Af00017xxx and submitted my ds 260 in August.i want to know what Month will i receive my appointment letter?
November 9, 2015 at 23:59
Maybe December (February interview) if not, then one month later….
November 9, 2015 at 23:27
HI MR BRITSIMON ichecked now the your post of historical visa bulletin this on ((For AF region, I think the DV2014 numbers may not track the same in DV2015. The effect of Nigeria (discussed in this blog post). So, be careful relying on these numbers for AF.)) ifound the visa bulletin for AF 15500 NORMAL but my question from which year it be give the right compare thanks so much
November 9, 2015 at 23:55
DV2015 and DV2016 will be fairly similar.
November 10, 2015 at 00:31
Hi Brit ,
If egypt not limited this visa bulletin, it will not be limited till the end or can be limited again
November 10, 2015 at 00:53
I can be limited again – they review each month…
November 10, 2015 at 01:28
Dear Simon
My case was “processing” last month. In your opinion, do you think I’ll have the 2NL for January interview? CS EU11xxx.
Thanks
November 10, 2015 at 05:22
I have no idea when you submitted it….
November 10, 2015 at 06:21
May 21, resubmitted July 30
November 10, 2015 at 16:45
Then most likely 2NL by the end of this month.
November 10, 2015 at 03:00
DV2015 and DV2016 will be fairly similar.
so you think the cut-off is gonna stop at 50k again for AF region Mr Brit ?
I’m really desappointed about the slow pace of VB .. my CN is AF 49*** !
Big Number huh ? should i be worried ?
November 10, 2015 at 05:21
I can’t say exactly where they will finish AF – you will have to wait and see….
November 10, 2015 at 03:47
Hi Simon,
I know that I need police check from Canada. Canadian police offers two types of police checks – one based on fingerprints and other one just checked database. Which one should I get? I tried to find any info about that but I couldn’t. Please can you help me? My case # is EU160xx
November 10, 2015 at 05:21
Follow the instructions!
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/CA.html
November 10, 2015 at 04:07
hi simon , Case Number 5**, DS submitted on August 17 , Reopened and submitted on Oct 17. Can i expect my 2nl for Feb interview. Am i safe
November 10, 2015 at 05:19
Obviously your number is current already – therefore safe. Your 2NL is delayed because you delayed it with your late suibmission. February or March interview.
November 10, 2015 at 05:46
Just missed out on a Jan ’16 interview. Aaaarggh! AF157xx. The suspense is a killer.
November 10, 2015 at 16:45
Patience….
November 10, 2015 at 06:17
Thanks alot simon. Still the speed of asia is very less, i hope the backlog effect get over very soon.
November 10, 2015 at 07:53
Hi simon , thanks for the information u giving us , when will backlog effect get over and is as7300 safe ? Thanks again man , u r great
November 10, 2015 at 16:43
I can’t say AS7300 is safe – I don’t have the data yet.
The backlog will stop being such a large issue in a couple of months, but to some extent there will always be late submission cases…
November 10, 2015 at 06:48
HI SIMON,
MY CASE # IS AF21***, AMI SAFE?
November 10, 2015 at 16:43
That number will be current.
November 10, 2015 at 08:11
HI Simon case no 4950 form nepal. is it safe
November 10, 2015 at 16:38
Probably
November 10, 2015 at 08:35
Hello Simon thanks a lot for the information,why Africa speed is slow interm of case #
November 10, 2015 at 16:37
Backlog.
https://britsimonsays.com/backlog-effect-on-visa-bulletin-explained/
November 10, 2015 at 09:34
Dear respect brit sir, very slow visa bulletin for nepal. My case is 60**,i have hope or not sir?
November 10, 2015 at 16:36
Of course you can “hope” – but I do not know whether your number will be reached or not.
November 10, 2015 at 10:08
hi simon, i dont seem to understand the difference between total number selected and highest case number, infos holds it that about 43000 people were selected from Africa in the dv2016 lottery,but, i am surprise to have people with case numbers above AF70000. How is this posible
November 10, 2015 at 16:35
First, there are no numbers above 70000 in 2016.
Second, there are holes between the numbers. If you want to understand that – read this
https://britsimonsays.com/the-lottery-draw-process-holes-theory-and-so-on/
November 10, 2015 at 10:16
Hello Brit , Do you think they will use all the 50K visas , if they continue at this speed ??
November 10, 2015 at 11:42
My own opinion, I highly doubt.. That’s if backlog cases drag till the end for AF region.
November 10, 2015 at 16:28
Please try and understand the backlog meaning and its impact.
November 10, 2015 at 16:32
Yes.
… but they won’t continue “at this speed”.
November 10, 2015 at 10:37
please sir i know you can’t predict the final cutt off but from ur experience can they get to af480**? i don’t want the answer “wait and see” loll
when d o u think the vb will start speeding up? i am asking stupid questions but u are the only that can help us
November 10, 2015 at 16:31
Sorry you don’t want the wait and see answer – but that is the ONLY answer that makes sense. No one can predict this accurately at this point and you are very close to the cut off from last year.
November 10, 2015 at 10:47
Hi brit ! Cn AF00002*** & ds260 was sent on july 9-2015.what will happen in thise round ? Thank you…SMART.
November 10, 2015 at 16:30
So – I woul;d expect the 2NL for that case to arrive in about 2 weeks from now.
November 10, 2015 at 11:22
Hi Brit, Thanks for the information you always publish.
CN: 2016AF000236XX i submitted my ds260 around June 3, and request to be unlock around September 7, and resubmitted on September 9 and even received my confirmation. When i go to CEAC to check my VISA status i get the message “Invalid Immigrant Visa Case Number” in red, so my worry is that whether my resubmitted ds260 really reached KCC. Please, i need your help…
November 10, 2015 at 11:39
Stop panicking, You are fine Ceac data for dv2016 not yet loaded.
November 10, 2015 at 16:29
The CEAC data is not loaded for 2016. So relax about that. The data got to KCC.
November 10, 2015 at 14:22
hi brit,
pls confirm below for me. i submitted me and my wife ds 260 on August 26 2015. cn is af2016****12950. when do you think my 2nl will come? pls to hear from you asap.
November 10, 2015 at 15:21
Because you submitted late your 2NL will be delayed until January.
November 10, 2015 at 14:41
am current submited the ds may any other reason they can delay my 2nl i want to book air ticket the place of interview early what is your advice brits thanks
November 10, 2015 at 15:20
My advice is don’t assume the travel date until you have the 2NL.
November 10, 2015 at 17:36
brit.. my cn is AF10***. im current already but submittee my ds on 4 sept… can i expect my 2nl by december ?
November 10, 2015 at 18:26
No.
I think that will be delayed for at least 2 more months – so 2NL in January (March interview) or February (April interview).
November 10, 2015 at 19:05
Hello Simon,
When can expect partial CEAC data of 2016?
November 10, 2015 at 19:25
Last year CEAC data was loaded for the first time around December 31. So – I don’t expect it much sooner than that for this year.
November 10, 2015 at 20:05
Hi Brit
Can u help me on this?
My case number is EU22xxx. I assume that my interview would be in March/April.
I have completed DS-260 first time 07 May 2015. I opened DS-260 twice. The last time I submitted on September 09.
Will I have any delay regarding 2NL if we assuming that my case number will be current for March/April.
Thank you
November 10, 2015 at 20:20
No there will not be a delay since there is ample time before you are current for them to have processed your changes.
November 10, 2015 at 20:33
Hello Simon,
i win Dv lottery this year 2016 .. case no AF14***
I have completed DS-260 first time in 20-7-2015
my Question is
we will have new baby in 16-4-2016
so
if the baby delver after we have the visa
what can we do then?
November 11, 2015 at 01:51
You will probably have your interview in January or perhaps February. Your medical date will determine your visa expiry date – but generally you have about 6 months before you must enter the USA.
Your baby will be born between the interview and the entry to the USA. That is very easy. You obtain a passport and birth cert for the baby. Check with the airline that they will allow the infant to board without a visa. Sometimes they will demand a travel pass from the embassy.
Once you arrive at the POE (airport in the USA) the child will be processed at the airport by the immigration officers. It is very simple and the child will get a Green Card.
November 10, 2015 at 20:41
Bonjour voial mon case nombre 337x j’ai validé mon DS le 12 juillet 2015 ca sera pour quand je puisse resevoire ma 2Nl merci
November 11, 2015 at 00:31
Translation: Case Number 337x and DS260 sent on 12/7/2015, asking about aproximate date of 2NL.
November 11, 2015 at 01:45
Yeah I speak French (and Spanish and German), but I would rather people post in English – so I tend to ignore people who can’t manage that! However, thanks for the translation.
November 11, 2015 at 01:46
English only please.
2NL probably in about 2 weeks time.
November 10, 2015 at 20:48
Dear Brit
After seen December visa bulliten
Case # AS 45xx When expected 2NL .DS260 submitted 30 May & resubmit September first for minor change
November 11, 2015 at 01:42
So you are not current yet then! You will probably be current for a February interview.
November 10, 2015 at 20:50
My case not from Nebal
November 10, 2015 at 22:13
Are the 2NLs for January being sent already? Has someone received it?
November 11, 2015 at 01:38
Did you read the post above????
November 10, 2015 at 22:47
hi sir will VB of nepal increase rapaidly in coming next month? And will it be limited in next coming month?
November 11, 2015 at 01:36
I don’t know for sure but I doubt we will see rapid increases. The highest Nepal case is probably around 7000, and we have 8 months to get to the max number (7000 or less). So – increase of 500 or so is all they need each month…
November 11, 2015 at 03:39
Hi Brit!! What is the highest case number in Nepal?
November 11, 2015 at 03:42
I don’t know for sure – but probably around 7000…
November 11, 2015 at 07:04
Hello great Simon , wish u all the best and for ur daughter .
I m winner 2016 AS 45xx , first : according to this monthly increamenent can i expect my 2 NL including in next visa Bulttin release ( now 4150 and next > 4500 ) ?
Second : When I should expect my 2NL ?
If i come USA I wanna really to meet u for great patience and helpness .
Salute to u and all ur family
Best regard
November 11, 2015 at 07:17
I submitted my application on 25 jun
November 11, 2015 at 07:21
It is somewhat reasonable guess to assume AS will increase above 45XX for the next VB – so let’s assume that is true – you would then get your 2NL at the end of December for a February interview. But – let’s wait and see….
November 11, 2015 at 08:06
Sir. In nepal dv winner (3801 )
select with family or single?
November 11, 2015 at 08:34
I don’t know.