And it is excellent news – ALL REGIONS CURRENT (Only Nepal limited to 7100).
CURRENT for a region means they expect to have sufficient visas for all remaining demand, so all cases can be scheduled. Happy Days!!!!
OK – Now I will be asked about when the 2NLs will go out. Typically they go out 2 to 3 weeks after the VB. So – please don’t ask me about that!!
There are quite a number of cases that did not get scheduled for July interviews that should have been. That is unusual – and I would expect those cases to be scheduled for August. I also expect some of the busier embassies will have too many interviews for August, so some people might be delayed into September. We will have to wait and see if that happens.
By the way, the July VB also included the selectee numbers for DV2017 which is even lower than DV2016 (just under 84000 selectees). So – DV2017 can look forward to being current by the end.
July 16, 2016 at 17:41
Hi brit,
How long does it take for green card delivery. I have paid Green card fees on 20 June and come to US on 25 June? Is there any way to check green card status?
July 16, 2016 at 19:49
It takes around 3 months. It isn’t possible to check before 2 months – so best to just forget about it for a few months.
July 15, 2016 at 22:47
Hello Sir, my friend submitted his DS-260 form on June 11, 2016 do they have any hope of receiving interview date in September? If I am ask, is there any deadline for the submission of the DS-260 form.
July 15, 2016 at 23:30
I can’t be certain – they have to wait and see.
July 15, 2016 at 21:02
Enter your comment here…Hi is there any hope for dos Africa(current) that have not been schedule for July appointment
July 15, 2016 at 21:06
Yes. It depends when the DS260 was submitted.
July 6, 2016 at 12:52
Hi britsimon sir
Hope u r doing good…i m principal applicant of dv winner 2016 with husband & child & my interview is on 13th Jul. My husband had worked in Dubai for 1.5 yrs back in 2008 but we didnt mention that in ds form..will it be a problem??
July 6, 2016 at 14:12
It might be – yes.
July 6, 2016 at 14:13
It might be – yes.
July 6, 2016 at 16:17
How to solve this problm bcoz we didnt realize as that stay ws very long tym back..help
July 6, 2016 at 17:19
It is not credible to say you didn’t realize. If this comes up in the interview it will seem as if you were trying to hide something. Normally a stay of that length would require a police certificate, but in the case of UAE those are only available for people physically in the UAE. So – I don’t have a “solution” you simply have to see what happens in the interview.
July 4, 2016 at 13:01
dear sir,
thank you for your help.
I would like to get your help about the following info. I have log in to ECS website and i got the following info:
Interview Appointment
RIYADH
EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES
VISA UNIT
PO BOX 94309
RIYADH 11693
RIYADH
SAUDI ARABIA
966-1-488-3800 X137
dose that mean my appointment is on August XXXX?
if the above is the interview appointment, do i i need to contact the embassy to confirm my attending?
Thank you
July 4, 2016 at 14:41
That is what it means – yes. You don’t have to contact them UNLESS they contact you prior to the interview.
June 28, 2016 at 08:15
Hi Mr. Brit, sorry for this long post. Please I need your help.
Thank you so much for the many advices that you are providing for us on this site.
My friend got his 2ln letter for August interview but have major situations that need your opinion and advice.
These are the problems:
He never had any idea of filling out the DS-260 so he and his wife went to a café to have a fill out, the person in café, give them a simple of the DS-260 form where they fill out their information give it back to him. He fill it out and only informed them that it is all well done.
After the 2ln letters were out He the same guy from the café called them to give them the appointment letter and the already filled DS-260 form. After few days they not the following information he provided was not correct.
1. He misplaced previous travel information about the husband, when ask have been refused a US visa the correct should had been yes, but he said no and said yes for the wife and it was not her who had been refused a visa before
2. The husband had previous marriage information he provided to the US Embassy before but the guy from the café did not also provide that.
Sir, Please help me with what ever advice and kind opinion you have that will assist my friend getting his visa.
June 28, 2016 at 13:55
There is nothing he can do now. He will have to explain any errors to the CO in the interview.
June 25, 2016 at 12:19
Brit. Thank you so much I discovered that the 2NL has been sent already 4 days ago . I have the interview in august.my CN is AF00005166X .thanks again for all
June 23, 2016 at 09:30
Is there any possibility for nepal to be current at the end in dv2017?
June 23, 2016 at 13:41
I don’t know.
June 22, 2016 at 19:57
Hi.
Do you know what is the website update in U.S embassy in Ankara under the administrative section?
Does it differ from Stats updat in CEAC website
June 22, 2016 at 21:21
It is a different data set.
June 23, 2016 at 13:53
So what is the website updates in U.S embassy’s website in Ankara?
June 23, 2016 at 14:05
Their information on their cases.
June 23, 2016 at 14:07
Aha! Therefore, they aren’t solid updates for the website and they depend on cases?
June 21, 2016 at 14:29
Brit I just got my 2nl for August Interview 49xxxxxxxxx
June 21, 2016 at 14:37
Great.
June 22, 2016 at 12:10
Hi .are you from Africa?
June 21, 2016 at 13:41
Brit , i have recieved the second letter , thank you very much for you assistance
June 21, 2016 at 13:45
Hello Mr Brit i just received my 2NL i’m so happy thank you very much for your invaluable assistance i really appreciate and i will keep in touch in case of any more question
June 22, 2016 at 12:08
Hi Scot. Congratulations. Can you tell us please what’s your case number .are you from Africa?
June 22, 2016 at 12:12
Hi Hope. Yes i’m from Africa my CN was AF494xx
June 22, 2016 at 23:22
Thanks for the replay. mine is 516XX what do you think I will receive the 2nl
June 21, 2016 at 13:47
Sir i believe this is the right time to do the medicals right???
June 21, 2016 at 15:03
Yes
June 21, 2016 at 13:33
Hi Simon, I want to thank you for your continued support over over and for the great information therein. However, I should like to let you know that I have just received 2NL some few minutes ago. Now am looking forward to other formalites about interview.
Thank you Simon and be blessed!
June 21, 2016 at 13:37
This is for August interview. My CN AF44XXX. Wonderful news!
June 21, 2016 at 15:04
Congrats!
June 21, 2016 at 12:44
Hi sir, is it advisable to make changes on the ds 260 form now
June 21, 2016 at 15:05
If you are DV2016 you probably have been scheduled – so you cannot change the DS260 at that point.
June 21, 2016 at 08:13
Hi Simon can i ask two persons for affidavit then choose one them ?
June 21, 2016 at 15:10
Ask 100 people if you want – just present one at interview.
June 21, 2016 at 01:56
Hi Mr Simon I want to ask you a question I’m filling out the form with the help of the translator , and today I found out that he put that he helped me Does this create a problem for me on the interview and what is the solution in this case Did I open the form and I correct this mistake ? My case number is 530##
June 21, 2016 at 03:58
It is not a problem.
June 20, 2016 at 21:00
Hi sir, please I need your candid opinion on this. A friend of mine graduated from high school in 2013, in Liberia but she failed the WAEC that year. She resat last year and she also failed. The only opportunity she has to resit in August this year.probably she may be interview in August. She has all documents beside the WAEC. Should she abandon the program or should she tell the CO the bold truth if only she be interview in August.
June 20, 2016 at 21:10
Timing is bad, but it might work out for her. However, if she resits in August, will she have the pass immediately???
June 20, 2016 at 20:52
is it normale that the 2Ls are not being sent ?
June 20, 2016 at 21:10
Yes. They are no more delayed than any other month.
June 20, 2016 at 21:19
Sir so latest should be this week that we should expect to receive the 2NL?
June 20, 2016 at 21:30
Most likely this week, but possibly next week.
June 20, 2016 at 13:04
Hi Simon, I have some questions and hope u’ll answer them
1- on thé i-134′ question 11, is it ok if he answers that he does not intend to make specific contribution. Cuz he lives at Atlanta and i’m planning to go california.
2- on thé same i-134 it’s writen above that it expires on 02/29/2016 it’s normal ?
3- on the question 3 of thé i-134 my state is Algiers, so i should write ALG but on the pdf that he sent me i can only write 2 letters. So it would say AL.
4- there’s à document about joining the army in USA that i got when i finished the ds260, I have to take it with me on the ambassy ?
June 20, 2016 at 14:09
1. No, the form would be useless.
2. Yes
3. That is for USA addresses where States are abbreviated.
4. Yes.
June 20, 2016 at 14:20
1- what should i tell him to write
2- so i can can take it with me even if it expires ?
3- But in section 3 i should put my adresse in Algeria,? If yes how should I write it ?
June 20, 2016 at 14:34
1. “Financial support as required”
2. I already said it was normal – so YES!
3. Use your common sense.
June 20, 2016 at 09:13
AS2016 69XX NEPAL
Hi there i am having problem with getting PCC,
Currently i am in India my embassy for interview is KDU Nepal.
So before leaving the country to get back to my own country i am wishing to take up PCC from local police station here in Delhi,India but they replied that since i am not an Indian they dont issue PCCv for us .
IS there anyone who have obtained PCC from India please Help me .
June 20, 2016 at 14:14
Read the reciprocity page for India.
June 21, 2016 at 03:18
Mr Dean it can also be applied from Indian embassy Kathmandu , let’s discuss, call XXXXXXXXXX (Edited by Britsimon)
June 21, 2016 at 03:55
He should follow the instruction on the reciprocity page. That’s all.
June 20, 2016 at 06:56
Hi sir. Since the 2nls are not out yet for this vb can kcc unlock the ds 260 form.
June 20, 2016 at 14:19
Some people have asked in the last few days and been told no – but there is no harm in trying.
June 19, 2016 at 22:48
Hello Mr Brit .can you tell us if you have the information what is the lasts case number been scheduled interview?
June 20, 2016 at 14:26
I don’t know
June 19, 2016 at 18:32
ok ok , it’s not gonna posse a problem for me 🙁
June 19, 2016 at 17:18
aaaaa okey that’s why the last two VBs are Current
My sec qst is i have a little prblm with my adress the one that i file it when i regestre in 10/2014 and the one that in my passport what should i do now i wait for the 2L and reopen the ds260 but the prblm wich adress should i do (passport ) or the old one
June 19, 2016 at 17:32
You cannot open the DS260 once you have the 2NL. Any updates must then be discussed at the interview.
June 19, 2016 at 16:47
hi Mr.Brit,
i’m little confused i’h been trying some old case numbers in CEAS check list i found that ther are so many cases under 43825 even under 10000 are still At NVC or yet ready and others are in Transit is it normale ?
thnkx
June 19, 2016 at 16:54
Yes. Not everyone wants to process their selection…
June 19, 2016 at 13:53
hi Mr Simon how is 2016 process about the dv cases?
June 19, 2016 at 17:06
What are you asking???
June 19, 2016 at 11:16
hi brit
My case number is AF46000 , 2nd letters are yet to be sent , i wanted to process visa for the country of my interview , and the visa takes some days, so can i ask the KCC if my case number is scheduled for interview on August?
June 19, 2016 at 17:14
You can ask KCC if you cannot wait!
June 19, 2016 at 05:34
Hello Boss , how are u doing ? you and your daughter ,
Brit , did they send the 2nd letters?
June 19, 2016 at 06:02
Not yet.
June 19, 2016 at 04:49
Brits should i tell him to include only the correct date of birth on my DS- 260 form
June 19, 2016 at 05:07
There is no question on the I-134 that asks for your DOB!
June 18, 2016 at 22:58
Hello Brits my sponsor is filling the form for the affidavit, but i made a mistake on my year of birth but i emailed Kcc before correcting it when filling my DS-260 but my sponsor told me that he needs to include the wrong and correct date of birth in the affidavit form please i need your advice
June 19, 2016 at 00:05
I have no idea why your sponsor thinks that.
June 18, 2016 at 16:14
September Wil go current without seleting # for interview?
June 18, 2016 at 16:28
Please stop worrying… the 2NL for your interview will be released nex week Tuesday or Wednesday. Relaxing and patience is the virtue of DV Lottery journey.
June 18, 2016 at 17:42
You don’t listen at all do you. For the last time. Current does not mean what the idiots told you. It means all numbers can be interviewed.
I will simply delete your comments from now on because you seem intent on deliberately not listening to what i and others here have told you and you are wasting my time.
June 18, 2016 at 16:04
you I a great help to us we believe in you is 43825 the last # for dv2016 winners?pls Mr Brits tell us something we trust u
June 18, 2016 at 15:48
Mr Simon you think September will go current too?
June 18, 2016 at 16:04
Yes.
June 18, 2016 at 15:29
from Liberia
June 18, 2016 at 12:03
hi pĺs don’t get angry I really want to know if letters will come out this month for dv 2016 winners
June 18, 2016 at 14:56
Yes.
June 18, 2016 at 15:08
me too 53xxx where r u from
June 18, 2016 at 07:05
Dear Mr.Simon
My CN 2016 AS117** … i will have an exam in usa in the coming December ..
My question is:
1. Can i apply for visa or shall i wait for the interview?
2. If i apply for visa , will this affect my interview?
Thank you
June 18, 2016 at 15:09
1. You can apply for a visa.
2. If you have already submitted your DS260, yes that could affect your temporary visa.
June 18, 2016 at 15:14
If i apply for this temporary visa now, will this affect the interview and the approval process?
Thank you
June 18, 2016 at 16:05
It doesn’t affect the DV process.
June 17, 2016 at 16:14
I mean when do I expect the 2nl?
June 17, 2016 at 16:03
Hae Brit,thanks for your continuous updates ,my queri is ,now that Af region is current with my case no4849x,when do I expect the since there was no cut number?
June 17, 2016 at 16:42
That is covered above! You are current and will get the 2NL soon. Read above.
June 17, 2016 at 13:03
This is the reply I got from KCC when I made in query about the ds 260 form.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Your case number is now current for interview processing. Once the interview date has been scheduled, you will receive notification via email to check http://www.dvlottery.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.
June 17, 2016 at 16:49
https://britsimonsays.com/communicating-kcc/
June 17, 2016 at 12:53
Hi Simon, I am a 2016 selectee. I am currently living in united states. I am current for july. I submitted my ds 260 form on Nov. I got my ssn on April. Do I need to unlock my ds form and update the ssn information or I can give the information to the consular during interview? I am little concerned if I unlock my ds form it may delay arrival of second letter. Also I am going back to my home country for the interview so I have to work in a very less time frame. Do you have any suggestions for me?
June 17, 2016 at 16:50
You can’t unlock now – just discuss it with the CO
June 17, 2016 at 10:13
Hi British mate 🙂
Firstly I want to thank you for the information that you keep writing.
I passed the interview before two weeks.
I curios about the reasons for why all the regions are current, Except the technical aspects.
Greetings
June 17, 2016 at 16:58
They selected less people than they need for max out the quota. The EU region was particularly underselected – so that lefty a lot of spare visas wwhich were made available to AF and AS regions.
June 17, 2016 at 01:35
Dear Mr. BritSimon,
Thank you very much for valuable help you providing here…
I have a question regarding affidavit process and in particular the documents which have to be provided by the sponsor. Can the sponsor prepare/provide these documents while he is outside US (for vacation) because my sponsor is leaving soon for vacation and I have not asked him for the required documents as I am waiting for the end of this month to see if I will be current.
Have a nice day and thank you again.
June 17, 2016 at 02:10
That’s OK, but the sponsor must provide recent income and tax proofs.