The CEAC data has been extracted by Xarthisius. He was able to pull the data using a paid service to solve the captchas. Although there is a cost, it is faster than our “crowd” method that we used last year. So we should be very grateful to Xarthisius for getting this data for the first load. It allows us to start looking at data to understand many things about this year.
The video below is a useful introduction to the data and has some of my thoughts as I was looking at the data last night.
We now know the precise highest case numbers assigned in each region. This is not the final cutoff numbers, this is simply the highest winner number in each region.
| AF – 73269 |
| AS – 31565 |
| EU – 55271 |
| OC – 2247 |
| SA – 4000 |
Important links:
How to check your status and what the status codes mean
July 27, 2020 at 13:27
When will be the hearing of AILA Lawsuit???
July 27, 2020 at 15:27
Yeah,
Very good question. For now we’re very eager to see this happening in the successful direction. And i hope the Almighty Allaah will surely be by our sides and grant us all successful results right in the USA, amen ya Allaahu.
July 27, 2020 at 19:16
I don’t know.
July 25, 2020 at 07:03
How Much Case Number Did Mail For Supportive Documents Already Issued??
July 25, 2020 at 18:44
It is not solely based on case number.
July 25, 2020 at 02:44
Does The Mail For Supportive Documents From KCC Is Stopped Right Now??
July 25, 2020 at 03:49
No
July 12, 2020 at 11:23
moderation
How the kcc sent a mail after ds260 for additional documents??
1-Randomly
2-According To Case Number
3-According To DS260 Form Fill Up Date
July 12, 2020 at 15:43
4. As DS260s complete processing.
July 15, 2020 at 01:15
I completed processing on july 10 how much i have to wait for additional/supportive Documents???
July 15, 2020 at 21:18
YOU don’t know when your DS260 has been processed.
Be patient.
July 12, 2020 at 11:17
How the kcc sent a mail after ds260 for additional documents??
July 12, 2020 at 15:43
Email.
February 3, 2020 at 21:05
Is the data updated from Xarthisius?
Do I click on the same link as above?
February 3, 2020 at 21:06
Yes
February 3, 2020 at 07:41
You see we with high case number like 63+++ are always very curious .
Also what do you think about the recent bands and the Corona virus outbreak and their effect on the DV 2020 .
I am afraid many people will miss out.
February 3, 2020 at 17:26
We will have to see whether the virus has an effect or not.
February 1, 2020 at 21:05
Dear Brit, from the CEAC data you just updated , number of visas issued is 2071 for Africa. Please can you clarify me for how many months have they treated to reach that number? Is it from October 2019 to March 2020 ?pls explain to me and I will be so grateful.
February 2, 2020 at 01:01
How could it include March when March hasn’t happened yet???
It includes data up until the end of January.
February 2, 2020 at 06:19
Ok thank you I am pleased
January 24, 2020 at 19:45
Dear Brit . Can AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT serve as a backing for not becoming a public charge during interview? From my embassy after submitting the ds260 ,states that I don’t need to have a financial sponsor in the United States
Pls what can you advise me to do.
.
January 24, 2020 at 21:56
Yes a REAL job offer can help.
January 17, 2020 at 12:51
Hello Brit tnxs for ur support…. Am dv 2020 winer with cn 7*** with z hope of getting z 2nl zis month as ur prediction…… So ma concern is during z primary Dv entry I visited an internet cafe cause I was in rular areas for community service it was difficult to get an internet access to fill by ma self during z process ma date of birth (m/d/y all three)face technical error so I corrected it in D’s 260 and also send evidence for ma correct age letter and evidence to kcc….so what can I do to show them it isn’t intentional and what’s z experience ever with such problem….tnxs
January 17, 2020 at 17:17
You simply explain things honestly. As long as they don’t suspect fraud, there is a good chance of approval.
January 17, 2020 at 05:26
Hlw brit is it optional to present i30 form tax clearnce w2 of sponser in interview time.i am 2020 dv winner my sponser wont share i30 w2 it is privacy i cant gave u should i go with only welcome letter pls claerify me
January 17, 2020 at 17:01
That varies by the case and the embassy.
January 17, 2020 at 03:58
Hey britsimon are you fine? I have a one question for. You please honestly answer me my Spooncer brother n his wife lives in USA.Now they are Spooncer dad n mummy (brothers dad&mummy ) now they live in USA so my question for you if they live in USA temporary or permanent can I change my Spooncer recently? Or cause a problem for my processing period thanks n I’m waiting for ur reply
January 17, 2020 at 04:20
Yes, you can change your sponsor.
January 24, 2020 at 03:58
Hey Brit my Spooncers dad n mum coming from US for 5 days.they were visiting for some month and return back.I’m waiting my 2nl AS region (Nepal)under 9000.so if I get my 2nl and then my Spooncer do that all documents geniusly provided me .can I get visa approved? Or cause a problem for my DV processing
January 24, 2020 at 16:48
I don’t see a problem.
January 25, 2020 at 03:33
Thanks Brit you are really God ??
January 16, 2020 at 23:55
Hello Brit!How are you?Thanks for your help.
I would like to know what do you think of CN EU 20k+ is receiving the confirmation of documents,when CN 15.7k,etc haven’t received yet?
Thank in advance!
January 17, 2020 at 03:47
There is nothing wrong with that.
January 14, 2020 at 14:09
Hi Simon, Does CEAC update visa status on daily basis or just once Visa Bulletin released at the second half of each month? My case number is current now so can I track my case progress via CEAC site now or after 15th of the month?
As example, Should I see at CEAC “In Transit” instead of “At NVC” before receiving my 2NL email or isn’t necessarily organized by this order?
January 14, 2020 at 23:21
Overthinking.
When you get the 2NL email you will see the CEAC system is updated.
January 14, 2020 at 13:50
Hello dear brit. I recieved a confirmation letter from KCC.
I don’t know what is number is current?
Can you tell me how to check my case number is current?
My case number is between 16000 and 16800.
January 14, 2020 at 23:20
Always check the FAQ!
https://britsimonsays.com/read-visa-bulletin/
January 15, 2020 at 12:58
Hi Omar. You are from Europe?
January 13, 2020 at 19:49
Hi Brit,
I’m planning to move back to my home country early in June. Currently, I’m in the US, but my F1 Visa expires and I’m forced to leave the country. Once I’m back home, i need to update my ds260, by changing my current residency. Is it too risky, in your opinion to unblock my DS, if I’m expecting my interview in August/September (in the best case)? If yes, what would you advise?
My case # is EU50XXX.
Thank you in advance!
January 13, 2020 at 20:16
Yes you could be introducing some risk. Whilst you would not normally “predict” a change of address, KCC will take a note to schedule your case for interview in your home country. So – you can email them now explaining that you intend to process via consular processing in your home country, then update the DS260 as soon as you move.
January 14, 2020 at 16:16
Thank you Brit! Appreciate for your advice.
January 13, 2020 at 00:12
HEY BRITSMONSAYS, IS EU27XXX SAFE? THANKS.
January 13, 2020 at 00:56
Obviously.
January 17, 2020 at 21:12
Hi Brit
When and how do I get an updated version of xarthisius data. Want to see how many people has got visas, in ready stage for my region and cases who does not bother completing the process.
January 18, 2020 at 04:13
There will be new data at the end of the month.
January 12, 2020 at 23:07
I hate to ask this, but since the holes increase quite a lot in Asia after 15k, (1)do you think there’s a chance for high numbers/or for the region to go current? (2) I know I know I have to wait and see but might AS 23k get a chance? Your replies are really comforting to the soul! ??
January 13, 2020 at 00:57
1. Yes.
January 12, 2020 at 18:08
Hello dear Simon,
I really apologize for asking so many questions. I have very carefully looked through almost all your posts. And still one question is torturing me and I really need your opinion. I mentioned the countries I went for vacation in the DS-260 form. I know it was a mistake. I should have written countries related to work/training.
The question is, do you think I should unlock my case to edit that part? Or maybe it’s not a very important thing? I want to read your opinion, please.
Thank you for the patience.
Leisley
January 12, 2020 at 19:03
You answered the questions on the form. Now relax, and stop overthinking.
January 12, 2020 at 16:43
Hi Brit!
Looking at last VB and the holes, when do u think 27XXX in Eu it will be current? I hope in May. What’s your opinion?
January 12, 2020 at 17:35
For a lot of people the question is “IF”, not when. For when – wait and see.
January 11, 2020 at 00:10
Hello Brit .
I have send the documents to KCC with email at 1 november 2019 ( Including Police certificate of my country and from a country that i have lived more then 6 months) My case number is 2020EU36*** .
I expext an interview at late summer . My question is : In the interview , should i go with those police certificates that i sended scanned to KCC before , or should i ask for new police certificates ?
January 11, 2020 at 00:39
Personally, I would get updated ones – but you “might” not need them.
January 10, 2020 at 22:31
Hello Brit.Looks like my last question hasn’t been published.Here I am again to my question.So the person we delcared on ds260 was from Detorid and can’t dupprt usa anymore.Now we will have the financial supporter from Florida,and then go to New York to live there (as we have people wich can find us a home and jobs for me and my wife).Could this be a problem declaring different adresses??
I’ll appreciate your answer.
January 10, 2020 at 23:19
No problem.
January 10, 2020 at 23:21
Thanks a lot for answering!
January 10, 2020 at 17:08
Dear brit
does present situation of Iran & USA will affect the DV2020 winner from Iran? Please let us know
January 10, 2020 at 18:23
I can’t predict the future.
January 8, 2020 at 22:00
Hello Sir!
Fisrt of all thanks for your help.I have a question about my sponsor.My CN is EU24*** and I just learned from my sponsor that he can’t support us (me and my wife) due to a problem with the law he just had last month.Please what do you suggest us about the new sponsor,to go to the interview with the documents of the new sponsor or to unlock our ds260 and make the changes.We haven’t unlocked it before.I would really appreciate your answer.
January 9, 2020 at 01:37
A financial supporter is NOT the same as the address where you want the GC sent. The latter is what is in your DS260 – you can change the financial sponsor without unlocking.
January 8, 2020 at 21:26
Hi Brit,
Reading your answers for high risk countries kind of confused me now.
I submitted DS260 prior to social medial sections being added to the forms and currently waiting to be current.
I am from a high risk country.
Are you saying it is better to unlock the forms and answer all the new questions within Ds-260 form before become current? or fill DS-5535 and hand it out to the CO if the questions are asked? or relay on the answer from one of the blog users as below and do nothing:
“If your DS-260 was submitted before the social media question was added, you will not be required to unlock your DS-260 to answer the question. If your DS-260 has not been submitted or is unlocked for any reason, you will need to answer all questions on the DS-260, including the social media question. You only need to select the social media that you have used in the last five years.”
And if it is required, should it be filled for principal applicant or the whole family?
Thanks
January 9, 2020 at 01:35
It really depends on the case. High risk, or low risk. High number or low number. If you are high risk to be asked for the DS5535 AND you are a high number then you should open the DS260 to reduce the chance of delay AFTER the interview. It’s not rocket science. Basically – make a sensible decision.