This is the last CEAC file of DV2015.
It is important to notes that Adjustment of Status cases are not in this file, so that could be 1500 to 2000 more visas. As we can see, there was an underfilling of the quote – especially in AF and AS region. With the AoS, we can assume they just missed the 50,000 quota – which means about 2000 to 3000 visas have been wasted. Basically AF region could have gone to at least 55,000 and AS could have made at least 9000, perhaps 10000. However, in the end, KCC left it too late to cope with the extra interviews that would have been required. . That is a great shame.
Also, as I have posted today, there has been an interesting mass delete of cases. You will notice an additional column in the data – this column is explained in the other post.
Over the next feew days I will publish some analysis of the DV2015 numbers and explain some statistics that can help us predict what will happen in DV2016.
Here is the data.
I hope people have found the data useful this year. I will of course publish the 2016 data once it is loaded into CEAC. Last year, the 2015 data was not loaded until late December, so we could have quite a wait.
As I ever, I appreciate your support of the site. If you want to donate to the treehouse fund to show your appreciation for what I do – please take a look at this page. Please leave a message for Sofia, and don’t forget to mention your country. She is fascinated by the “friends” I have in so many countries.
December 15, 2015 at 12:28
good day, my cn is af2016387**. filled in ds june 6, when shall I expect interview? greetings to your daughter.
December 15, 2015 at 16:40
July, possibly June.
December 16, 2015 at 21:23
af38**** I have faith for may interview
December 16, 2015 at 21:28
good day simon. greetings to your daughter. i sure of may interview for af387**. what do you think?
December 16, 2015 at 21:39
It should be fine.
November 6, 2015 at 14:23
Hi
I’m from Ghana l want to know if my CN 2016157D8P6C2XXX exists at all. I’m a bit confused please help..
MANY THANKS!
November 6, 2015 at 19:02
That is not a case number – it is a confirmation number from entering the lottery. You should not be giving this number in public, so I am going to edit it.
November 6, 2015 at 19:05
Thanks so much
October 28, 2015 at 15:03
Hi BritSimon, For those that are already in the US, does case number have a different ranking for interview or receive 2NL? Thank you.
October 28, 2015 at 15:37
If someone is doing adjustment of status they have to wait until their case number is announced as being current to file….
October 26, 2015 at 18:27
hello,i was on separation before i played the dv 2016 ,after i played and i divorce my husband in 2014 and i got marry again in 2015 january ,i want to know if i can carry my new husband with me?thanks
October 26, 2015 at 18:32
Did you enter as married status? and did you list your husband at that time?
Do you have legal marriage and divorce paperwork for the ex husband as well as marriage paperwork for the new husband?
October 22, 2015 at 05:09
Hi, am DV 2015 AP casualty, I received my passport and other requested document from the London US embassy without a visa. Below is an enclosed note they added.
“the DV visa number is not transferable to the next fiscal year so if your still interested to immigrate to the US, the 2017 is opened for entry”
That’s it, my question is why didn’t they explained to my why the kept me on AP from September 2 to the end even though I submitted the requested document on time and they kept updating my case till the end? I believe I need an explanation, they can’t just misused their right all because the law.
October 22, 2015 at 05:53
I’m sorry it did not work out. As they suggest – enter DV-2017.
They are not required to explain why they kept you on AP. You can email and ask them – but that is all – and they may not give a satisfactory response. 🙁
October 20, 2015 at 23:36
hello Mr brit
i am from algeria i recive my passport with visa and orange envelope from ups service (dv 2015) but orange envolope is open about 4 centimiters in the right is it normal ????????
thank you
October 21, 2015 at 00:08
I don’t know if it is “normal” – but if you are concerned, take it to the embassy.
October 18, 2015 at 11:16
Hi simon
my i check my CN 2015AF70XXX in CEACStatTracker and it shows AT NVC ,so what that mean ?
Kind regard.
October 18, 2015 at 14:59
That is the starting status. Since you never became current the status was never updated.
October 18, 2015 at 05:18
hi simon
was refused visa 2 years ago,
my wife is 2016 dvlottery winner will accompany her as the beneficiary
have managed to change all my names completely from birth certificates
and passport because my name was very common and i changed it because
of security issues. i really dont want them to know my early names and i want to go as anew person,will they find my initial names through the fingerprints i took last time.
thank you for your help
allah bless u
October 18, 2015 at 05:30
What do you think they do with the fingerprints?
October 17, 2015 at 01:49
hi simons i got d visa n and it hav 6 month validity… now i wanna visit australia first and then go to us … and will there b any problem in gettting green card coz i dont went to us directly …
October 17, 2015 at 02:31
No – as long as it is still within the expiry date.
October 16, 2015 at 10:05
Ok…thnx Brit
October 15, 2015 at 14:44
Hi Brit,
Is it possible to stay out of USA for a year after the activation trip and still be eligible for citizenship?
October 15, 2015 at 17:27
The time you spend outside the USA will be noted and may extend the time you need to qualify for citizenship.
October 15, 2015 at 05:20
Hello Guv’nor Simon,are you publishing the mid month data for Oct or you cannot access them yet? Thanks sir!!
October 15, 2015 at 13:15
The CEAC system is not loaded, so no more CEAC data until they load it for 2016. Last year that was not loaded until late December
October 14, 2015 at 14:46
65% of bad mistakes? They could earn much more by not making them… Incredible how people lose earnings…
October 14, 2015 at 14:53
“earnings” – you mean by extorting the winners??? The agents I am talking about are predators – horrible people.
October 14, 2015 at 01:19
I just did one. Ghana, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Cambodia have the worst possible refusal rate. 65% are refused in Freetown. Does anyone know why?
October 14, 2015 at 03:34
Many selectees are entered through agents. The agents exploit people and make bad mistakes on the entries – so many people who arrive for interviews have mistakes and get refused.
October 13, 2015 at 19:39
I am still waiting for your analysis and statistics.
October 13, 2015 at 22:52
When my time allows.
Feel free to do your own and let us know your thoughts.
October 12, 2015 at 16:16
Hi Simon, You are probably aware that I won DV2015. Interviewed in Sep, got visa and now Currently living in Philly (only 1 month). Just want to ask you for any info on retaining my GC if I moved back to Europe for 1 year on a work assignment in the new year? I understand I need to be here 6 months to be resident going forward. Is there a grace period for moving over fully? And is there a way of remaining out of USA for about a year and maintaining GC? Any help or info greatly appreciated.
October 12, 2015 at 16:27
Up to 1 year is fine – that is quite common after the activation trip. If you needed longer you could apprly for a re-entry permit which allows up to two years absence.
November 25, 2015 at 19:25
Hi Simon, thanks for this. So I am planning on leaving USA before xmas to take a role in London in 12-24 months. Do I have to complete a I-131 BEFORE I leave or do I have to complete this at all? I arrived on sep 16 2015 and the immigration official stamped my passport with sep 16 2016. Do I need to remain in the uSA during this time? Would it help to contact USCIS also to discuss my circumstances too I could go to my local office. I just do not want to leave and forfeit my permanent residence by mistake. Thanks for any info you have on this.
November 25, 2015 at 20:46
The Sep 16, 2016
You have established residence in the USA now. You can leave for up to 6 months without concern and up to 12 months (but with a little more risk of questioning by immigration officials).
If you leave for more than 12 months you must apply for a re-entry permit. You should apply before you leave and you have to be present for a biometric appointment a few weeks after you file the I-131. Once you have done the biometric appointment you can leave and receive the approval later. There is a small chance of denial, in which case you will have to make time for visits home and will be challenged to show you still reside in the USA…
October 11, 2015 at 23:14
Hello Britt,
How many time does it take to get the I-134, Cuz i don’t wanna bother my Friend since my CN is AF53xxx.
I wonder if he can do it after the VB is released. thanks
October 12, 2015 at 04:07
Yes that is fine.
October 10, 2015 at 09:32
Hello Mr. Simon
i am winner in dv lottery 2015 from sudan.
my interview was in 9th september 2015 , and issued in 10th september 2015
today is 10 october 2015 but still didn’t get my passport !
that is rare or normal ?
i contacted embassy phone , email , but no hopeful information.
many thanks
October 10, 2015 at 15:13
It is late – but only the embassy can tell you anything.
October 9, 2015 at 05:57
is there any possibility that once co will approve visa ask to pick up pssport and review again n refuse it?
October 9, 2015 at 06:03
That is rare, but has happened.
October 9, 2015 at 12:28
pls Brit,,wid i-134
ma sponsor sent me de tax return (1040) dat states his income, wages,n tips
2. certificate of naturalisation wid his photo on it
3..reference letter dat reflects his basic savings n balance
bt I can see de W2 n de payslips,,,since ma sponsor nt familiar wid dis wana u to help me
thanx
October 9, 2015 at 16:07
As I have already told you, EVERY person working in the USA will know what a payslip is and anyone who has completed a 1040 will understand what a W2 is. Your sponsor must provide these things – and I cannot imagine how I can help in your situation – it is up to you to talk to the sponsor.
October 9, 2015 at 16:36
Can you answer my question please,
October 9, 2015 at 02:57
hi all.. is there anyone who already gave there interview and receved there passport with visa for dv 2016 ..coz i havent get yet ….
October 9, 2015 at 05:19
Relax and wait for the embassy…
October 8, 2015 at 21:46
Hello Brit,
I’ve read that we don’t need sponsor in Algeria for the dv-lottery, and when asked in the ambassy that’s the answer that I got can you explain it more please.
Question :
Is there a requirement in green card policy that obligate the winners to obtain a sponsor in order to get a visa?
Answer:
No there is not. However, If you are selected to apply for a DV, you will need to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge (i.e. be in need of financial assistance from the government) in the United States before being issued a visa. This evidence may be in the form of a combination of your personal assets, an Affidavit of Support (Form I-134) submitted by a relative or friend residing in the United States, an offer of employment from an employer in the United States, or other evidence.
October 10, 2015 at 00:14
To answer your question I have been trying to find a letter that was published some time ago that discussed how an embassy was corrected by DoS that they should not “require” the I-134 as a default in all cases. However, I think that you will find Algeria will ask for the I-134 in the majority of cases.
October 10, 2015 at 11:16
Thank you, then I’ll try to get it and hope they’ll reach AF53xxx this year.
October 8, 2015 at 20:00
further more the embassy was keeping calling us to submit the missing documents and as mention all the document needed was submitted on the 22/9 and on the 29/9 our status change to Administrative Processing
what you suggest us to do contact the embassy or wait
October 8, 2015 at 20:08
Contact the embassy.
October 8, 2015 at 17:37
hello Mr brit
i am winer in dv lottery 2015 case number 2015af443xx i interviewed in 2 september 2015 and issued in 17 september 2015
now we are in 8 october 2015 but i didn’t get my pasport is it normal or what?
thank you
October 8, 2015 at 17:47
i am from algeria
October 8, 2015 at 17:50
Contact the embassy. You should have your passport by now….
October 9, 2015 at 09:09
ok …
thank you
October 8, 2015 at 05:15
Hello Brit
Greetings from Nepal!
My cn is 2016000035**, i submitted my ds-260 form on 24 June. I started schooling in 2001 but on my ds-260 its 2003. Would it cause a problem?
I dont want to take any risk. Also please tell when would be my expected interview?
October 8, 2015 at 14:56
No problem.
Interview will be early 2016
October 7, 2015 at 22:26
Hi Simon,
Please can a dv selectee be denied because of the photo he used in the first dv application?
Im dv2016 winner but just now i realized that the photo i used wasnt 100% correct
October 7, 2015 at 23:04
Denial over photos is rare. If the photo is of you, and fairly clear/recent, it should be OK.
October 7, 2015 at 18:15
Rather to close and erase those dv 2015 cases practically completed but under administrative processing, they should give them a chance to issue their visas after all checkings, although the fiscal year is over..
October 7, 2015 at 18:32
That would be against the laws as established. The rules are clear at the beginning, and we are constantly reminded from the very first letter that selection does not guarantee a visa. It’s harsh, I know – but we know the rules of the game, and we are free not to play.
October 7, 2015 at 18:10
Khalid, we have the same problem. I completed the missing document, I-134 on 21st of September and since no change till now. By this time, they already all 2015dv pending cases. Very shame.
October 7, 2015 at 18:35
It is frustrating to hear you were on AP for an I-134. I constantly warn people to get that – especially for an interview late in the year. What embassy was that?
October 7, 2015 at 15:25
am 2015 winner usa embassy in Cairo was requested for supported document which it have been submitted on 22/8/ my status show Administrative Processing since 29-Sep-2015
do you think still I have changes to get my DV visa
thanks for your assist much appreciated
October 7, 2015 at 15:56
You probably won’t have been approved. DV2015 ended on 9/30, if you weren’t approved by then, the case is over.
That is a great shame – what was the document that was missing?
October 7, 2015 at 18:49
document requested by the embassy college degree certificate
is it possible the status show Administrative Processing before the 30/9 and my interview went well
October 8, 2015 at 00:49
further more the embassy was keeping calling us to submit the missing documents and as mention all the document needed was submitted on the 22/9 and on the 29/9 our status change to Administrative Processing
October 7, 2015 at 11:04
hey simon is this website legit? http://www.greencardphotocheck.com/en/index.php
and btw I have no postal code here so I just type the street name in adress line and country?
October 7, 2015 at 12:44
It is not the official site, but it does a good job and does not charge money.
YES for the address.
October 7, 2015 at 02:32
hi simons i gave interview in oct 5 n i pass it and they give me a slip n say me to receve document from bank 2day i check my visa status it says invalid case number so is that normal ?? when can i aspect my passport with visa…
October 7, 2015 at 03:06
Forget CEAC – it is not loaded with DV2016 cases yet. As for when you can expect your visa – expect what the embassy told you to expect!
October 6, 2015 at 23:54
helllo
iam a dv2015 applicant interviewed in 2/9/2015
i want to ask that if my status is issued that means that i get a visa 100%, because there are no information about my passport it take alot time ater the status be issued in 15/9. is that is normal?
October 6, 2015 at 15:06
Nice picture. Thanks, Brit
October 6, 2015 at 12:53
Hi Brit,
Please update the number of cases because of exclusions. Or just introduce a new column with the number of cases
October 6, 2015 at 14:23
I provide the data so that people can do the things they want to do with it….
October 6, 2015 at 06:22
Hi Brit and Sofia , wishing you all the best and the good work you are doing for the people who living in the entire world , i m from Somalia and my question
Is there any hope for 2016 winners whose case number is AF 51000, as we know that for 2015 it ended with 50.000?
and When are we getting the next Visa Bulletin number of October?
Thanks and let me say Hi to Sofia , your father is doing a wonder full work
October 6, 2015 at 00:05
Hi Simon,
My case is 2015AF00067183
October 6, 2015 at 00:24
Sadly, you never became current, and now DV2015 is finished.
October 5, 2015 at 21:30
Dear Brit,
Upon receiving 2NL with an interview date, I created an account at https://ais.usvisainfo.com/en-al/iv to register the appointment. When I fill in the form it eventually says: This case number is not ready for an appointment.
Is this normal or I have done something wrong?!
Please advise!! Millions of thanks!
October 5, 2015 at 22:45
It is normal I think. You just need the account, you don’t need that system to have your appointment.
October 6, 2015 at 06:56
Thank you Brit!!
October 5, 2015 at 16:49
hi simon
in which official site can we see till which number for interview has been called ?
thank you
October 5, 2015 at 16:52
Google USCIS visa bulletin
October 5, 2015 at 14:11
dear Simon
Do you know someone changed
background image with Photoshop and then He won
I changed my background to the White
I am afraid
October 5, 2015 at 14:46
If the edit isn’t obvious, and your features are not changed, it will be ok.
October 5, 2015 at 14:09
Its very upset and annoying to be on AP and @ the end, they don’t even consider to issue out a visa to you. Meanwhile too, it’s upon their authority to keep applicants on AP and simply it’s the end of September, your application becomes Void. Which to me, the law needs amendment because consulars are abusing it. Knowing very well that when your place on AP and your not cleared, your application becomes Void. It’s a shame to be called lottery when a winner has all that it takes to be claimed a Winner and because of AP, his application is disqualified at the end of September which has nothing to do with applicants. Shame to US visa lottery!!! Just imagine prospective applicants on AP whose visa are wasted.
October 5, 2015 at 14:51
The consulates would reply that it isn’t up to them. They ask for the AP, but it is a security issue, so they do not take any shortcuts. So – AP takes as long as it takes. It is terrible, of course, but it isn’t some deliberate abuse of the system on their part.
October 5, 2015 at 12:04
HI BRIT
WHEN WILL THE 2016 CEAC data BE LOADED?
AND WHEN WILL IT BE POSSIBLE FOR US TO CHECK?
CN 2016AF13000, SUBMITTED FORM ON AUGUST 26 2015.
MANY THANKS TO REVERT
October 5, 2015 at 14:58
I don’t know exactly when that data will be loaded.
October 5, 2015 at 10:58
I noticed something weird in final CEAC, for ex; case nr. 2015as2 was issued on sep 18-am quite sure abt that. Now its back to administrative processing! how come?
October 5, 2015 at 15:58
Perhaps a wrong update before or perhaps a change after approval, before the visa was printed (rare but happens).
October 5, 2015 at 09:56
What about my sister case number AS2015836x ?? Does she have any expectations??
Kindly reply my question as soon as possible.
Thanks in advance.
October 5, 2015 at 15:59
DV2015 has finished.
October 5, 2015 at 09:06
Thanks Simon for the good work. God bless you loads
October 5, 2015 at 07:46
what about my number af20155500 thx
October 5, 2015 at 16:34
DV2015 has ended.
October 5, 2015 at 07:05
Thanks Simon. Big Hi to Sofia. She so lucky to have such a wonderful dad.
Do you thing Kcc will rectify their mistake with dv2016? Especially for A. F…on wasted visas.
October 5, 2015 at 16:36
I don’t know. The mistake is caused by no shows. How can they fix that?
October 6, 2015 at 05:38
Maybe they can ask guys to confirm their interviews if they will attend before due date
October 5, 2015 at 06:18
Hi my case2015 af66** thank u