So – a BIG thank you to Xarthisius who has stayed up all night and gathered the CEAC data for DV2025. You can now go to the link below and get all sorts of insights into the distribution of cases, highest case numbers per region, derivative rates, density of cases, embassy performance so far and so on. Those of us that like to monitor the DV lottery program know how important this data is.
So – go to the site and have a look. I will be recording a video shortly to explain the data and how it can help us understand the program.
https://dvcharts.xarthisius.xyz/ceacFY25.html
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March 11, 2025 at 02:32
Goodmorning @ Brit Simon
Thank you for this positive energy that you bring to this DViste community.
However, let me know when a 2ndl and a probable interview for a CN of AF52+++?
Cotonou Embassy.
Thank you!
March 11, 2025 at 06:01
Should be OK – but wait and see.
March 10, 2025 at 08:53
hi simon,my case number 30475 2nl late or fail
March 10, 2025 at 10:35
You don’t mention your region.
March 9, 2025 at 21:44
Hi Mr. Simon,
Firt of all, I would like to appriciate for your hard work gathering information of the DV lottery.
It would be great if you could tell me why the Vientiane Embassy POST in Laos is process too slow.
How many cases have done by now? and how many are waiting in schedule queue?
When my case should normally be schedule for interview?
I got case number AS8xxx and still waiting for 2nl, and hopefully it would come to my inbox one day this year.
March 10, 2025 at 10:34
I posted a video on how to analyze the performance of an embassy. Please look at that.
February 23, 2025 at 14:51
Hi Mr Simon. Do you think that af34k will be current in the next visa bulletin?
February 24, 2025 at 08:28
Maybe
February 22, 2025 at 16:32
Hi Simon,
Please I would like to know if KCC and the Embassy which sends the 2nl, and also when should we be expecting 2nls for case no. AF15xxx (Interview location is Sierra Leone). I am a bit confused because I emailed KCC about the status of my case and , they replied:
” Thank you for your inquiry.
Your case number is now current for interview processing. If you are scheduled for an interview date, you will receive notification via email to check https://dvprogram.state.gov. If you need to make changes to your DS-260 you should contact the consular section where you will be interviewed, or bring the information about your changes to your interview appointment. Because your case is ready to be scheduled, KCC can no longer unlock your application.”
2.Is it possible to transfer the case to a different embassy when our case no. has been current for a while.
February 22, 2025 at 16:40
KCC sends the 2NLs, but based on the capacity that the embassy sets. Freetown is backlogged, having accepted only 16 cases on Feb 21. If they keep up that pace, then it will be at least 2 or 3 months before they get to you. Of course they could increase or decrease their capacity too.
Once you are current for interview processing, it is hard to change.
February 22, 2025 at 17:21
Yes sir my case no. Is Af25*** Freetown embassy and my case is current but up to date no 2nl and the highest case number scheduled for interview is 28876 am worry would I be able to get interview
February 22, 2025 at 23:38
You can use the same understanding to decide what to do.
February 17, 2025 at 03:27
Goodday Simon,I submitted my application late November,when can I expect to get my 2nl?
February 17, 2025 at 08:37
To be scheduled three things have to be true.
1. Your DS260 is finished processing
2. Your case number is current
3. Your embassy has available interview capacity
From what you have said, I have no idea about any of those three factors for your case.
February 18, 2025 at 01:25
1. Currently it’s saying it’s at NVC
2.My case number is AF18***
3.my embassy is Harare
February 18, 2025 at 21:34
Your embassy has only taken 2 cases so far this year. So there is some risk. All you can do is hope your embassy starts working.
February 26, 2025 at 03:50
Oh okay,so my late November submission isn’t really an issue?
February 26, 2025 at 09:04
No.
February 15, 2025 at 00:06
Goodmorning @ Brit Simon from Nairobi.
I have looked at xarthisius 15th Feb data and I am grateful.
My question is about 2NL issuance..
Is it that embassies usually signal to
KCC that they are ready to accept and with how much capacity or what happens ?
Thank you…
February 15, 2025 at 09:12
Yes, each embassy sets their own capacity and informs KCC on a monthly basis.
February 17, 2025 at 05:05
Nairobi is the worst performing so far in Africa… I think they were congratulated too much last year until now they’ve decided to mess people up.. They ought to just do their job.. Nkt..
February 22, 2025 at 00:05
Again No 2NLs yet for the month of April…Could Nairobi be waiting for a trump effect?
February 22, 2025 at 08:08
Nothing to do with Trump.
February 22, 2025 at 08:29
🤣🤣 let me just laugh at myself..I am sorry , I’ve been anxious but i better relax and just be patient.. My fear has been that they could be delaying and if anything happens like staff reduction or travel bans ,then they would have a perfect excuse of not processing DV..
February 22, 2025 at 09:04
They didn’t issue any DV cases in October (before the election) or November, then they issued many in December (after the election.
This has nothing to do with Trump.
Meanwhile it does seem they have increased IR (immediate relative) processing.
February 22, 2025 at 11:54
I totally understand now… I will just keep quiet and wait. They are Posibly clearing IR visa backlog before coming back to DV. I am sure they will surprise us pleasantly… Thank you so much for your dedication to assist people.
February 14, 2025 at 04:42
Hello, Mr. Simon.
How do you think my CN AS7***.In Asia region, there is no increase CN till April.How do you think?
February 14, 2025 at 14:19
I have already given my thoughts on the final cutoff for Asia. Relax and be patient.