This visa bulletin covers July interviews.
This is the earliest we have seen a VB released. I’m disappointed that they have not included the DV-2017 stats – they might update it in a few days….
For those that are current, and have forms processed early enough, they can expect their 2NL in about 2 (maybe 3) weeks from now. I know I am going to get a lot of people who will ask me this exact question – so let me say that again. 2NLs for JULY interviews will be sent in about two or three weeks time. They will include interviews for cases that have been made current in this latest visa bulletin AND backlog cases that were already current last month but the DS260 was submitted late.
The backlog seems to be massively reduced now so progress from now on can be largely due to new VB numbers, not backlog.
Read this link if you are unsure how to read the visa bulletin.
AFRICA – 43,825(Last month 34400)
ASIA – 10550(Last month 8000)
Except Nepal – 6725(Last month 6200)
EUROPE – CURRENT (Last month 34,000) Finally!
OCEANIA – CURRENT(Last month 1100) Finally!
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN – CURRENT (Last month 1175)
Current = enough visas for the remaining demand.
GREAT NUMBERS for AF and AS regions. Super news for SA!
May 6, 2016 at 19:39
After a Year of waiting am finally there.
May 6, 2016 at 19:48
🙂
May 7, 2016 at 07:26
Congrats sir, if I may ask you a question…. How much have you waited for the interview and when did you get your first 1nl, and for okay when did you complete your ds-260
Thanks allot
May 6, 2016 at 19:45
Great news for Africa! I see Africa going current as well.
May 6, 2016 at 19:45
Thank youuu you are the beste ?
May 6, 2016 at 19:46
Thank youuu sooo much you are the beste?
May 6, 2016 at 19:51
atleast some hope for next vb cn 4387#
May 6, 2016 at 20:22
Yep – next VB
May 6, 2016 at 19:59
ASIA – 10550 VERY GOOD
May 6, 2016 at 20:02
GREAT NEWS FOR AF SELECTEES .. IS THERE ANY POSSIBILITY THAT AF MAY GO CURRENT THIS YEAR ? AND WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF EXCEEDING 50000 ? MY CN IS 49XXX .. DO I HAVE A CHANCE OF BECOMING CURRENT NEXT VB MR.SIMON ?
May 6, 2016 at 20:04
Wait and see
May 6, 2016 at 20:03
Do you think that this rhythm would be maintained for the last two VB?
May 6, 2016 at 20:03
I don’t know.
May 6, 2016 at 20:05
ooooooooh mr simons
Icn”t believethat am current 433xx Yeb
thanks lot
May 6, 2016 at 20:12
Great news for AF region, do you think AF will be current this time Mr. Simon?
May 6, 2016 at 20:22
I don’t know.
May 6, 2016 at 20:14
Good numbers… the quota is now the main determinant for AF and AS regions.
May 6, 2016 at 20:21
Correct
May 9, 2016 at 13:00
what is the Quota as it relates to dv
May 9, 2016 at 14:29
The 50,000 is divided into regional quotas.
May 6, 2016 at 20:16
Just going through some historical data to ‘test’ my chances… What happened to AF in 2004 – why the decrease after the first VB?
May 6, 2016 at 20:21
I don’t know. Don’t bother trying to infer anything from such old data….
May 6, 2016 at 20:16
Thanks Brit, looks like I am current AS 88xx
May 6, 2016 at 20:27
Since CEAC data is no longer available, can we still positively say that for EU there are no selectees between 24517 and 34000?
Do you also have a gross estimate for EU issued visas as of today?
Thanks 🙂
May 6, 2016 at 20:38
Yes we can positively say there are no cases between those numbers – you can still check, onme by one. But my data already had enough selectees up to 24517. It was clear that 24517 was the whole thing.
I don’t have an estimate – I haven’t really looked at the CEAC data from April 1 recently…
May 6, 2016 at 20:27
Good number for africa. Good chance for all. AF 51685 dv 2015 🙁
May 6, 2016 at 20:33
Hi brit! Is there a chance to be interviewed? If so, when? CN SA 131X.
May 6, 2016 at 20:36
DV2016? If yes, you will be interviewed in July.
May 6, 2016 at 20:58
Yes sir, DV2016
May 6, 2016 at 20:43
Aaaah I am finally current
After 2 yrs of waiting 2015 cn AS97xx and 2016 cn AS10XXX
Thank u soooo much Mr. Simon for your kind help and time
I should go and get ready for the interview
😉
Thank u again
May 6, 2016 at 21:56
Great!
May 6, 2016 at 20:48
Hi brit sir asking u has alwys been very helpful to me, thanks a lot. As my case no. 2016AS66## from Nepal & i unlocked my ds260 on 5th may & re submit it to add my child..will this delay for my 2NL??
May 7, 2016 at 03:43
Pls reply
May 7, 2016 at 05:30
It might. I can’t be certain.
May 6, 2016 at 20:58
Hi brit
U think Af will reach 55000?
May 6, 2016 at 21:51
I don’t know.
May 6, 2016 at 21:45
Dear brit
What do you think about the number of visas in AS region? May the number of visas be finished before the september?
May 6, 2016 at 21:54
KCC will only release as many case numbers as they have visas.
May 6, 2016 at 22:23
Thanks alot brit, but I mean in care of july VB ,will be there any visas for next months or we will reach the maximum of 50,000 in july or august( befor end of september)?
May 6, 2016 at 23:14
The release numbers slowly to avoid running out.
May 6, 2016 at 22:26
Thank you Brit. Please may i ask u this: Can Next vb see af 480** get current? I know you don’t have ceac data but with your expertise kindly say something. Many thanks
May 6, 2016 at 23:11
“wait and see” is ALL I can say.
May 6, 2016 at 22:42
Hi brit! Is there a chance to be interviewed? If so, when? CN SA14xx???
May 6, 2016 at 23:03
I AM THE DV 2016 SA143X. THERE MY ABILITY TO RECEIVE 2NL IN JULY?
May 6, 2016 at 23:09
You are current for a JUly interview.
May 6, 2016 at 22:47
There’s 3 bulletin left, right ?
May 6, 2016 at 23:00
Hola Brit! ¿Existe la posibilidad de ser entrevistado? Si es así, ¿cuándo? CN SA143x ???
May 6, 2016 at 23:00
Hy brit i m very sad becoz i m not current this time by 1, 2 no this time . My cn is 67xx . Can i be sure the next vb will come for nepal
May 6, 2016 at 23:09
You will have to wait and see.
May 6, 2016 at 23:05
As there are still 2 vb left so what will happen to Nepal any guesses?
May 6, 2016 at 23:08
I don’t know for sure, but 6725 may be the max number. That is in the range where I have always said Nepal would stop.
May 7, 2016 at 02:06
Hi Brit, Thank God I am finally current AS97XX. As I haven’t submitted the DS260 because I haven’t got all the police records from various places I have lived over the past two decades. Nonetheless I thank you for the great work you have put into this blog. Would you mind write up an article detailing the procedure preparing for the interview? Or if there is already one available?
May 7, 2016 at 02:34
Forget the interview prep – you MUST submit your DS260 immediately. There is barely any time left. Focus on that.
For interview prep the official link in your 1NL is a good guide.
May 7, 2016 at 02:55
Hi Britsimon
I have 1 question from Nepal? Hope you answer it.
Upto 6200 visa used=2833
6200-6725 = nvc number is 324. Lets hope 200 visa for nepal.{according to previous nvc upto 6200 i.e. 389 where 148 case from Nepal with 273 visa+241 case NVC)
And case from Nepal but proceed from other country=100
Total 2833+200+100=3133
Now is it maximum for Nepal becoz you used to say that nepal will hit 7%. It means some visas are remaining for Nepal. Around 250+ so According to this aboveanalysis, i conclude that there will be increment for Nepal in Next VB around 6900+. Do you agree with this or you have another view. Pls elaborate and i request you dont say Wait and See. Give some specific reasons.
May 7, 2016 at 03:08
I have already said that I expected Nepal to be stopped early – and 6725 is within the range that I expected to be the final number. So – we might see some increase next month, we might not. I don’t know – so – wait and see is the only answer that is sensible.
May 7, 2016 at 07:20
Sir next visa bullentin aaucha ki aauna hola nepal ko lagi.mero ta thorai le pugena dikka lagisakyo
May 7, 2016 at 15:23
Hey there can you say me where you got these data from coz all data i have got is CEAC data of april 1 as given in this blog by britsimon .
esp i was wondering how u got >>6200-6725 = nvc number is 324. Lets hope 200 visa for nepal.{according to previous nvc upto 6200 i.e. 389 where 148 case from Nepal with 273 visa+241 case NVC)<< is that in ref. to CEAC 2015
Please reply
May 7, 2016 at 04:43
Hello Brti,…Just a precise question, how many more visa bulletins are left for DV 2016?
May 7, 2016 at 05:30
2
May 7, 2016 at 04:46
I am sorry Mr. Brit Simon for typing your name incorrectly.
May 7, 2016 at 04:52
3899$ will I receive 2nl for July interview? submitted ds260 June 6
May 7, 2016 at 05:31
Probably.
May 7, 2016 at 04:54
AS 82** .Thank you Mr.Britt,finally i m in current,
May 7, 2016 at 05:58
dear Brit i want know that how many visa may issue for Nepal, Iran and ROA
May 7, 2016 at 18:46
The quota will be around 8000
May 7, 2016 at 06:54
Hugely disappointed with Nepal progress seems like cutoff point is reached. waited for full year with a bit of hope.Seems like I was highest CN for Nepal
CN690X
May 7, 2016 at 12:33
I am still hopeful of 6900+ cutoff, with July bulletin hitting the max. Let’s pray KCC stretches it to 3400+ visa for Nepal and nonmoving AP is ignored. Long wait of one more month begins……
May 7, 2016 at 18:41
There are some Nepal cases in the early 7000 range. However, you must wait and see next month to see if there will be any more released.
May 7, 2016 at 06:58
Hello dear Brit, thank you so much for your support. Actually, I selected for DV2016 and today my number show and will be current on July (My number 2016AF424XX). All my paper work ready to send to Chicago Lock box. Really, I am waiting for your advice about send my file early this month (May) before July 1st (early filling). I mean I can send it next week or waiting until July 1st. Your response very important for me where there are many advice about this request to wait up to July 1st to avoid denial your request. I am waiting to hear from you.
May 7, 2016 at 18:39
I sent mine in early according to the early filing policy. Most people do that.
May 7, 2016 at 21:35
Thank yo so much for reply. Do you think I can send my package to Chicago next week?
May 7, 2016 at 07:12
Hello sir is this last VB for nepal??? Or still left i am so worried sir jus a few number didnt get my CN 🙁
May 7, 2016 at 18:38
Wait and see….
May 7, 2016 at 07:21
HI brit
Is the 2nl letter being sent to the e-mail in the ds260 form or to the e-mail of visa entry ?
Becoz I put 2 deferant e-mails !
Thank u
May 7, 2016 at 09:01
dear laith u can forget about the e mails fir rhe the timebeing . after the 22nd of this month go to the original site you logged to to know yr original result entrant status check and do the same with your confirmation no !!! then you you will see your second letter ! and keep checking till uou get it . after the 22nd thats if you are current on thiis bulletin which is two days ago
May 7, 2016 at 11:37
And what happens if I lost that confirmation number !!!
Can I use the case number ??
May 7, 2016 at 18:37
Don’t worry about the email. You can check when the 2NLs go out
May 7, 2016 at 07:49
Dear Brit Simon,
I am just curious. Next to the Europe, Oceania and SA, you wrote “CURRENT”. Does that mean the highest cn of those countries have been reached for interview?
May 7, 2016 at 18:16
It means any CN is OK for an interview.
May 7, 2016 at 08:45
I check the ESC site I still see the 1nl. cn3878$. filled DS June last year
May 7, 2016 at 18:12
It won’t change until 2NLs go out…..
May 7, 2016 at 08:46
Finally am current AF 37***
May 7, 2016 at 09:10
Hi Brit
Thank you very much for that wonderful information, i appreciate you a lot. my case number is 42xxxx wish i guess i am current but my problem is i am checking my status it keep showing at NVC , i am little worry cuz i submitted in august 2015, unlocked on April 2,2016 make some minner changes like, occupation and submitted april 2, 2016. Is the status at NVC at this time where i am already current really normal???????
May 7, 2016 at 18:12
It’s normal. It won’t change for weeks. Relax.
May 7, 2016 at 09:46
Hello Simon,
When i looked to the State.gov website, I saw that there’s also, July, august and september Bulletin, Why do you think that there’s 2 VB left and not 3 .
May 7, 2016 at 18:07
There are constantly VBs, every month. BUT the last VB that affects DV2016 will be the one published in July (which is called the August VB). So – like I said – there are 2 left.
May 7, 2016 at 10:13
And please, my CN is AF 52*** from Algeria should I ask for the affidavit now or wait. and how much money i should have in my account ( an estmation) thank you
May 7, 2016 at 18:04
Wait for the AoS. At least $10,000 per adult is a good level (to avoid needing an AOS)
May 7, 2016 at 11:20
Hello, how many VB do we are left with?
May 7, 2016 at 11:38
Sorry, I have got an answer to my question from your previous comments. But I will ask another one. As you mentioned that we still have 2 VB left,
Do you think there is a possibility for the VB no to be under 5000 because this month is +9425? Thanks
May 7, 2016 at 14:57
Yes. Wait and see.
May 7, 2016 at 12:33
hi Jo
still two visa bulletin .
May 7, 2016 at 11:35
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May 7, 2016 at 12:49
Hi BritSimon,
Thank you for this precious information. My case is AS9XXX so I am current. I have several questions:
1. So the 2NL for July interview will be sent in 2 weeks time, does this mean that I will get the 2NL sometime between this last week of May? Correct me if I’m mistaken, so this means that I will get my interview on July?
2. What are the chances that in the interview, a person will be rejected? I am currently on F1 visa here in NYC, so I will do an AOS here if the GC interview passed
3. If I pass the interview, when will the GC be mailed?
4. I want to change the mailing address where the GC will be mailed. Can I do so, my DS-260 is already locked.
Thank you for your response,
Christian
May 7, 2016 at 12:58
Sorry another question.
What do I need to do for now?
I hope I’m not missing any crucial steps. I already submitted my DS-260 back in February.
May 7, 2016 at 14:53
Wait for the 2NL
May 7, 2016 at 14:55
Are you doing AoS – if so, your process is different. Let me know.
May 7, 2016 at 15:29
Hi BritSimon,
Yes, as far as I know, I will be doing AoS (can you point me to the direction where I can confirm this?).
May 7, 2016 at 18:32
AoS is a choice you make if you are in the USA. So – you can confirm this!
May 7, 2016 at 20:25
Hi BritSimon,
Yes, I did request to do AoS. I got a letter from KCC, titled “2016AS000009XXX Diversity Visa Adjustment Letter” with 2 attachment.
What do I need to do now? Wait for 2NL? Also, seems like I can’t modify my DS-260 form anymore at this point right? I just want to modify the address to which the Green Card will be mailed to.
Should I just ask them to mail it to a different address on my interview?
May 7, 2016 at 21:41
It sounds like you don’t understand the process very well at all.
You must submit an I-485 package. You can do that immediately, and you must hurry. Your I-485 will control the whole process.
Please read the spreadsheet that is linked from the first post in the thread below. AOS is easy, BUT you have to know what you are doing as the process is different to CP.
http://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2016-aos-only.326148/
May 7, 2016 at 13:12
Dear Brit Simon,
I am just curious. Next to the Europe, Oceania and SA, you wrote “CURRENT”. Does that mean all the cn of those countries have been reached for interview?
May 7, 2016 at 13:40
Dude, why did you copy and paste my qn?
May 7, 2016 at 14:29
Current = enough visas for the remaining demand.
May 7, 2016 at 13:40
Hi Brit
Thank you very much for that wonderful information, i appreciate you a lot. my case number is AF42xxxx wish i guess i am current but my problem is i am checking my status it keep showing at NVC , i am little worry cuz i submitted in august 2015, unlocked on April 2,2016 make some minner changes like, occupation and submitted april 2, 2016. Is the status at NVC at this time where i am already current really normal???????
May 7, 2016 at 14:28
Normal.
May 7, 2016 at 14:03
Hi Simon,
You left an LOL next to Europe,… on the VB July KCC wrote current, this question has been asked before, does it mean they reached the number they want or took all selectees??
I noticed on the previous years, when KCC writes current, means all selectees have been scheduled for an interview.
I am sure for this year as it appears, all locations will be current … good luck everyone, wish you all the best of luck.
Thanks for the clarification.
May 7, 2016 at 14:28
Current = enough visas for the remaining demand.
May 8, 2016 at 00:43
means what I have said … I believe all locations will have the CURRENT notification for this year.. good luck everyone
May 7, 2016 at 14:37
THE ADDRESS IN MY PASSPORT IS NOT THE ADDRESS IAM LIVING IN NOW BECAUSE I MOVED OUT . IS IT GOING TO BE A PROBLEM ? CONSIDERING I HAVE MENTIONED BOTH ADDRESSES IN THE DS-260 .
May 7, 2016 at 18:33
No problem.