I’ve gathered the Historical Visa Bulletin Numbers from various sources for a few years to give an idea of progression in previous years and I will maintain these numbers as future Visa Bulletins are released.
Knowing visa bulletin progression is sometimes a useful reference, and is certainly interesting. To use the data, click the tab for the region you are interested in and check the cutoff number for the month.
There may be some similarities with number progress from year to year, but there may not. So – don’t rely on these numbers as a predictive guide for this year. One thing that confuses people is that the selected numbers vary each year depending on entries and other factors. For instance, certain countries in the past have had huge entry numbers and once those countries are excluded from the lottery the range of numbers selected changes from one year to the next. That was the case in 2014 to 2015 in AF region when Nigeria was excluded, or in Asia in 2012 to 2013 when Bangladesh was excluded.
To understand how to read the Visa Bulletin works and can be read – please check out this article.
What does CURRENT mean? That is published when KCC believes that there are enough visas for all remaining demand. All case numbers can then be interviewed.
If you prefer a direct link to the data you can see that here.
Historical Visa Bulletin Numbers
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November 22, 2024 at 07:18
HI simon thank u for your responce first ! I am 2025 dv winer my case is AF000365xx NOW THE VISA BULATIN IN AFRICA 22500 FOR JANUARY IN THIS CASE IS THER INTERVEW CHANCE ON NEXT JANUARY ?
November 22, 2024 at 08:05
To get an interview your number has to be below the visa bulletin number. 36500 is higher than 22500 – right?
November 23, 2024 at 11:42
What it mean ?
your number has to be below the visa bulletin number. 36500 is higher than 22500 – right
November 16, 2024 at 00:00
Historically interesting progress for Oceania and South America this year. All the other regions are pretty much there or there about for the past few years but those two regions are considerably up.
November 13, 2024 at 14:00
Is 2025EU288XX a safe case number for Dushanbe/Tajikistan?
November 13, 2024 at 14:09
It is too early to know, plus things could be affected by the new Trump administration.
November 15, 2024 at 02:09
Glad to see people from my country here man) I am also winner with 31*** case number
November 13, 2024 at 10:29
Is 2025AS12XXX a safe case number?
November 13, 2024 at 11:27
Probably, but now a lot depends on the actions that the new administration takes.
November 12, 2024 at 09:42
Hi Simon,
Ive recently applied for DV 2026 from the UK. looking at DV2025 i cant see any visas that were issued to the UK. Do you suspect this will be the same for 2026?
November 12, 2024 at 11:16
Well first we are talking about selectees, not visas issued.
Second, I believe the government made a mistake when they published the selectees numbers. I believe there were some from the UK (I heard from some).
November 9, 2024 at 17:47
How is Montreal embassy for DV interviews? case number is Asia 7000 2025
November 10, 2024 at 09:12
Right now, all predictions need to be tempered with the understanding that the new administration could cause processing challenges for us. So – wait and see.
November 8, 2024 at 13:31
Hi simon!
Thank you very much with information you give to us everyday 🙏.
I have a case number EU 6xxx, i live in Albania, Tirana.
When do you think its the time to get a schedule interview.
Many Thanks
November 9, 2024 at 08:30
I don’t know.
November 4, 2024 at 04:57
Hi BritSimon, just to let you know: the link to insurance (“Heath Insurance for immigrants”) doesn’t work (“Access denied for user ”@’localhost’ (using password: NO)”)
November 4, 2024 at 15:01
Thanks. Should be fixed now.
October 30, 2024 at 13:34
Thank you for your answer. So can a couple book separate interviews in different countries and will KCC accept a case for separate interviews? What is the best solution for this case please?
October 30, 2024 at 21:37
Kcc will only arrange one interview. If the applicant needs another interview, it is up to them to arrange it with the embassy concerned.
October 30, 2024 at 12:56
The wife and children are legally residing in country B, and the husband is illegally staying in country B. Can the husband be interviewed in country B with his wife and children? Or does the husband have to go back to his home country alone for the interview?
October 30, 2024 at 13:23
He could be interviewed there, BUT if the CO understands that he is illegally staying in that country that could cause a problem. That problem exists wherever the interview happens.
October 29, 2024 at 04:20
Hello BritSimon,
Thank you very much for your incredible work.
Quick question: I’m a winner of DV25 with number EU11xxx, as I’m currently leaving in Japan I asked to change my address to go in Tokyo Embassy rather than Paris’ one . Do you know if it’s better to keep it like that or change it?
Thank you for your help,
October 29, 2024 at 15:41
You normally interview wherever you happen to live.
October 27, 2024 at 16:18
Hi Simon, this is Lucette from Ghana once again, case no.: 2025AF00018***
Do you think I will get scheduled for interview at Accra before end of 2024 please!!?
Because I heard the Ghana embassy has changed it visa processing system to a new system blah blah. Hence will be faster or so.
Else is it possible or is this still the right time to change to Togo or La Cote D’Ivoire?
Thank you for your continues Guidance Simon🥰
October 28, 2024 at 08:09
Based on how they performed last year, Accra will probably ruin your chance.
You need to move, now
The most reliable way to do that is to unlock your ds260 now and change your address.
October 12, 2024 at 08:28
Hi Simon,
Thank you for what you’re doing, we can’t wait to see your updates!
A quick question, why are you mentioning for DV Lottery 2025 that the visa bulletin now is for December and on the US site it is for November, what does this mean?
Thank you 🙂
October 12, 2024 at 09:48
The visa bulletin naming convention is a bit odd. Take this visa bulletin just published.
It is published in October.
It is called the “November bulletin”.
It contains case numbers ranges for December interviews (and repeats November).
October 12, 2024 at 15:30
Thank you Simon.
We are winners of the 2025 lottery with a number EU26xxx, looking it from the current situation and various factos and perspective do you think we have good chance to have an interview?
October 13, 2024 at 11:09
Maybe, but your embassy will have a lot to do with that chance.
October 13, 2024 at 12:54
Thank you Simon, we are based in North Macedonia, is it a good performing embassy?
October 13, 2024 at 16:25
It’s ok. A very quiet embassy with few local cases.
October 2, 2024 at 20:38
Hello Simon,
I will be applying for the DV 2026 lottery, however I do have 1 quick question about city of birth. The city I was born in got incorporated into another city, hence there is a slight change. Do I put the new city name, or the old city name? The names are quite similar, just want to get your 2 c. Also, I’m trying to do everything on a budget, and the photo I have taken is similar to yours, with the beige background and no dark shadows in the backdrop. I have also used the state department’s crop too to ensure my photo is 600×600. Are they pretty strict with slight defects? Do they allow selectee to resubmit photos in an event where it is not satisfactory? or do they just dq your application immediately?
October 3, 2024 at 09:58
The city name isn’t important, use the new name.
You cannot resubmit photos, if yours is incorrect in some material way, you would just be knocked out of the process.
September 10, 2024 at 08:50
hi Simon …can a host give his or her address to two families? like he will be hosting 2 families.
September 10, 2024 at 09:24
Yes, although if they are both at the same embassy at the same time period it could raise questions.
September 17, 2024 at 07:52
Hi Simon my case is EU 12213 and i’m still waiting for the answer from USA embassy in Jakarta , they didn’t say anything i got interview on 7 of august, they said i’m in administrative processing, and still didn’t say any news for me, in my documents or at all i didn’t have a problem during interview, what can i wait for them? How could be the answer for me?
September 17, 2024 at 08:46
You can email them to ask status.
September 17, 2024 at 09:17
They answering to me that i have to wait and be patient, but the thing is that, they didn’t ask any documents during all this time.
September 1, 2024 at 15:28
Hi Simon,
Our case number is in EU and is 59943. for DV-2024. Is it fair to say we can forget about getting an interview?
When is the last day one can get an interview/visa stamped if selected?
thanks
September 1, 2024 at 22:34
Yesbit is over for you. Your number never became current. Try again in the next entry period.
August 18, 2024 at 14:36
Hi Brett,
I have a quick question for you. I’m in the 2025 Diversity Lottery from Iran, and my case number is AS 5000. So far, they’ve released numbers up to 3000 for Asia, and I’m concerned that if I don’t submit my DS-260 form this month, I won’t be able to change my preferred embassy next month. There’s a chance my case might become current soon.
However, I’m planning to marry my boyfriend in a month in Paris, and I’m also in the process of getting a visa to France, which is almost certain. This is why I want to change my chosen embassy from Ankara to Paris.
Since I’m not yet married, I can’t add my boyfriend’s name to my DS-260 application. I’m thinking of submitting it now as single to ensure I can process through the Paris embassy. Do you think this is the right approach?
Additionally, would I be able to add my boyfriend as my husband later on by updating the DS-260 form? He mentioned that since he’s French, he can easily get a visa to the States, and I could sponsor him for a green card if this process doesn’t go well.
Could you please advise me?
Thank you!
Sarah
August 18, 2024 at 15:03
You really won’t lose much at this point by just waiting to get married. Then submit as married, and with a Paris address. You will already have caused a delay, so a few weeks more doesn’t matter.
August 18, 2024 at 23:38
Appreciate your response. My current post is set to Ankara, won’t it be locked to Ankara if my case becomes current?
August 19, 2024 at 09:35
Not until your DS260 is submitted and processed – but you won’t submit until you are married and with a Paris address you will become locked to Paris.
August 19, 2024 at 13:37
We’d be lost without you, especially since we don’t have proper access outside the borders, both virtually and physically! Thanks so much, Brit.
August 18, 2024 at 00:08
Hi Simon,
My CN 2024EU37xxx (Ashgabat).
Is there anything chance for interview scheduling?
August 18, 2024 at 11:18
Probably not. I think DV2024 interviews are all set.
August 16, 2024 at 22:02
hi brits my cousin and her family were 2024DV LOTTERY WINNERS. She has four children her oldest son turns 21 in September, and they were trying to submit his DS260 application but with no success….is it because his turning 21?
August 16, 2024 at 23:41
No. But they should not be 2024 winners since DV2024 is almost ended.
August 9, 2024 at 14:55
My case no is 365xx so when it is for scheduled ?
August 9, 2024 at 23:38
I have no idea because you didn’t tell me the year or region.
July 28, 2024 at 14:00
Hi Mr.Brit Simon, is it possible any 2NL prediction from Frankfurt for September?
CN 2024EU37xxx.
July 28, 2024 at 14:33
FRN already took September interviews.
July 29, 2024 at 05:11
Do you mean that should I transfer my CN to another country?
July 29, 2024 at 12:55
It is probably too late to do that.
August 6, 2024 at 06:15
Hi Mr.Brit Simon, FRN already took September interviews.
What about Warsaw?
August 6, 2024 at 08:29
They got 2NLs too.
There is a second batch of 2NLs going out to some embassies right now, so maybe there will be more.
July 26, 2024 at 21:41
Hi Simon
Is there any particular reason that CLM – Sri Lanka did not get any 2NLs from 2024 May?
July 26, 2024 at 23:09
I don’t know.
July 24, 2024 at 11:16
Hi brit any chance for 2nl in Kinshasa? Last time they sent was April and my case is AF31k. Thank you
July 24, 2024 at 11:42
Wait and see
July 24, 2024 at 00:16
Hi Brit,
What do you think about Jordan’s embassy? Do high numbers below 27500 have a chance of a 2NL, say 27K?
July 24, 2024 at 08:26
Amman got 2NLs yesterday. That will probably be the end.
July 24, 2024 at 11:28
Excuse me, where is this information posted? I mean the 2NL numbers…
Also, can I contact the KCC to check my case?
July 24, 2024 at 11:49
The 2NLs are coming out now. They are posted to CEAC.
I think we have seen 2NLs in at least the following embassies, but they are coming out right now, so the list is changing.
Amman, Almaty, Ankara, Accra, Addis, Auckland, Athens, Asuncion, Bishkek, Baghdad, Belgrade, Burma, Bombay, Bankok, Cairo, Cotonou, Dakar, Doha, Dushanbe, Frankfurt, Khatmandu
July 23, 2024 at 18:12
I’m koang chuol lokjak both iwas applying for DV lottery 2024 and 2025 Iwas not selected what shall I do again can I keep my confirmation number up to September 30 2025?
July 23, 2024 at 23:40
Check again in October.
July 15, 2024 at 18:01
HI, So my case number is EU23XXX but i havent recieved the email, are the chances okay? thank you.
July 15, 2024 at 21:27
It is about the embassy.
July 18, 2024 at 10:56
hi simon is there possible for second draw for dv 2025
July 18, 2024 at 11:36
It ios too early to know. I will know more a month from now.
July 7, 2024 at 20:16
What does CURRENT mean? That is published when KCC believes that there are enough visas for all remaining demand. All case numbers can then be interviewed.
July 7, 2024 at 20:05
If there is no current in South America we already left, there is no chance, there is very little progress, there is no way to give up
June 29, 2024 at 08:06
What’s the possible VB for September 2024? For Asia ?
June 29, 2024 at 13:38
Wait and see.
October 2, 2024 at 06:32
Hello Simon hopw you are doing well?
I am a winner of DV 2025 lottery programm and my case number is EU29xxx is there any chance getting and interview? Appriaciate your time giving us Info
October 2, 2024 at 08:11
Probably. It’s too early to be sure.