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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May 19, 2025 at 11:23
Hi Simon, I hope you are doing well.
My host fill in the i-134 form but, he didn’t select any options in PART 1.
To show who he is fill in for.
He also forgot to fill in the employment status area in PART 2.
Will it affect me when I get to my interview?
Or what do you have to say about this?
May 19, 2025 at 17:48
You can complete your own details, and perhaps add the employment status.
May 17, 2025 at 09:17
Hello Mr. Simon, have a nice day. My case number is 2025AS15×××
There are 8,500 cases before you and 3,556 after you in the Asia region. that yields approximately 16359 people before and 6837 after you …
* Does this mean I will get an appointment for the interview, embassy in Djibouti
* Here it was mentioned that there are 3556 cases after me. Does that mean that I will get 2nl in the remaining time until the end of August, even though the bulletin did not reach 16,000 in the Asia region?
Considering the bulletin being slow for this year 9000 I don’t want me and those close to my case number to be worried and with your experience Mr. Simon please reassure us Will we get 2NL before the end of the financial year September 2025 .
Thank you very much Mr Simon
May 17, 2025 at 11:54
It is not certain that you will get an interview. There are no guarantees.
May 14, 2025 at 03:56
What do you think Asia’s final limit will be by September?
May 14, 2025 at 09:43
We have to wait and see.
May 14, 2025 at 03:51
Hi Simon, why is the number of current users so low so far, especially from Asia?
May 14, 2025 at 09:43
I don’t know.
May 13, 2025 at 02:50
my Case Number is 2025AS9009 I am from Nepal, any predictions for me?
May 13, 2025 at 20:23
I predict you will need to be a bit more patient.
May 10, 2025 at 10:05
How are you Mr. Simon?
My case number is 2025as155++ . Will I have a chance for the visa ?
Answer my question please and thank you very much for your great efforts.
May 10, 2025 at 11:06
Yes you still have a chance.
May 8, 2025 at 22:54
Hello Samon, do you think 2025 AS 26815 will be interviewed?
May 8, 2025 at 22:55
Probably not.
May 8, 2025 at 02:15
Hi Mr Simon
My case number is 2026AF81xxx
Do I have a chance of getting a Visa?
May 8, 2025 at 10:27
It sounds like a high number, but we don’t have enough information to be making good assumptions.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv-2026-case-numbers-what-do-we-know-so-far/
May 2, 2025 at 12:17
Some informational videos say that in the eleventh and twelfth months of the fiscal year, all cases with the above numbers become current, is that correct?
May 2, 2025 at 14:04
No. Some regions go current, in some years. Not all.
May 1, 2025 at 01:48
Hello, Mr. Simon, do you think case number AS 27000 from Afghanistan will be interviewed?
May 1, 2025 at 10:05
No.
May 2, 2025 at 05:51
Because last year, Asia was Carent
AS 27,500 in September?
May 2, 2025 at 08:21
I know. My answer doesn’t change. Now you can wait and see what actually happens.
May 2, 2025 at 11:53
Based on your experiences and possibilities, to what high number of cases will Asia become current this year?
May 2, 2025 at 06:26
Does that mean I have no hope?
April 30, 2025 at 22:21
Hi Brit, Regarding Montreal, Canada embassy, it seems that they were up to date in March but nothing is happening since March 21st. I try to analyze their numbers “BritSimon way” and it looks like they have slowed down sending out 2nls. and processing further numbers. what is your thoughts and analysis Sir? by the way I really appreciate what you are doing, putting out quality information.
May 1, 2025 at 09:49
MTL haven’t marked 2NLs as received. I don’t know if they are in the 250+ cases still in transit status. So – it is too soon to assume anything, and in any case, missing one month isn’t conclusive.
April 28, 2025 at 12:41
hello my case number AS12500.How do you think?
April 28, 2025 at 18:46
The number should get current.
May 6, 2025 at 23:06
2025AS12500
April 27, 2025 at 17:43
Hi simon my cn is 2025OC2312. my embssy is Suva, Fiji. Is there a chance for me to get a interview?
April 27, 2025 at 23:38
Maybe, but I think your number will be too high.
April 26, 2025 at 12:00
Hi Simon, how you doing today?
What does it mean when a case status is like this?
Ready 2
Refuse 1
April 26, 2025 at 13:13
Look at CEAC for that case to understand better
April 23, 2025 at 13:24
Hi simon my cn is 2025AF365xx it is current my embssy is addis Ababa is their chance for me to intervwe?
April 23, 2025 at 17:31
Addis accepted well over 300 interviews, but did not reach your number. You will most likely get an interview notice next month (July interview).
April 18, 2025 at 11:59
Hi Simon, how you doing today?
How can I check my embassy performance?
Because GuidedMein is not working again.
April 18, 2025 at 13:25
I created a video to explain that which you can watch below. But it has become even easier. Xarthisius has produced a spreadsheet for you to download on his site which shows all the interviews scheduled by embassy in each 1000 range of numbers. You can also see how many 2NLs that embassy accepted each month. His site is linked below.
https://dvcharts.xarthisius.xyz/ceacFY25.html
https://youtu.be/5GuLCIegQoc
April 17, 2025 at 10:48
Hi Simon, thank you so much for the information you keep providing.
May God bless you for your hard work.
I have a question on education qualification,
Especially for High school degree.
Between the Diploma and the Examination results or certificate,
Which of them the consular office approved you for?
April 17, 2025 at 23:09
It varies. So – be prepared to show all education proof.
April 8, 2025 at 05:05
Hi Mr. Simon,
I highly appriciate your hard work.
How can I know if my case number is current by checking my DS-260 on line?
Can I email Kcc asking them about my my 2nl if yes, what I the steps ?
April 8, 2025 at 08:38
A case number is current when it is lower than the number shown on the VB. KCC can answer whether the DS260 is processed or not.
March 24, 2025 at 09:48
Hey Simon I’m from Morocco my Cn AF38k could they attend this number considering that embassy is late on interviews.
Thank you
March 24, 2025 at 13:36
Maybe.
March 24, 2025 at 05:51
Gooday Mr Brit was to check about the performance at Zimbabwe Harare Embassy is it really performing for 2025
March 24, 2025 at 13:32
I showed how you can assess your embassy during my live video yesterday. Please look at that.
https://youtube.com/live/YMTZLXRRkNg?feature=share
March 27, 2025 at 12:28
Hello sir is sierra Leone embassy really going to reach 25**** we are ready worry
March 27, 2025 at 12:51
I cannot predict the future actions of embassies…
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.