This visa bulletin covers June interviews.
For those that are current, and have forms processed early enough, they can expect their 2NL in about 2 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 June interviews will be sent in about two 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 – 34400(Last month 28300)
ASIA – 8000(Last month 6850)
Except Nepal – 6200(Last month 5525)
EUROPE – 34,000(Last month 28000) LOLOL
OCEANIA – 1100(Last month 1050) LOLOL
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN – 1175(Last month 1020)
**** About EU and OC regions ****
The numbers published for EU and OC are somewhat ridiculous. In EU the highest case number in CEAC is 24517. I have been looking for new cases in CEAC since the VB last month, but there are still NO CASES between 24517 and 28000. Same story in OC – highest number is 959. It seems like KCC are avoiding giving the impression that EU and OC have gone current while other regions are still going through the process. Why would they do that? Well I can only imagine it is to avoid numerous questions from regions still limited about allocating wasted visas from EU and OC to the other regions. There is a tiny (and reducing) chance that they could release some additional winners in EU and OC, but as of now there is NO evidence to support that hypothesis, including no extra cases in CEAC, and it is quite late in the year to inform more winners. Please Note – this would ONLY affect EU and OC, it would make no sense to release more winners in AF, AS and SA regions since there are already enough (too many) winners in those regions.
If you want to check how close these numbers are to my predictions, please check here. Happily all three regions that are “real” are exactly in my predicted ranges.
April 12, 2016 at 16:37
Thank you simon
April 12, 2016 at 16:40
Thank very much dear simon
April 12, 2016 at 16:51
hi mr, simon so much It came to matching expectations and we are pleased for the first time to win in 2015, up 250
April 12, 2016 at 16:53
Tq soooo much dear brit sir…….?
April 12, 2016 at 16:54
Thank you my daer brit.
April 12, 2016 at 16:55
Obiviously i am current even if it was something more than sure with my current case number as follows AF285XX, and it feels good to confirm on Brit’s prediction.
SO AS FOR NOW IT IS MINUS 1.
SO THE INTERESTING PART IS YET TO COME IN NO TIME THAT IS THE INTERVIEW BY ITSELF OFCOURSE.
Thanks Brit !!!
April 12, 2016 at 16:58
Thanks a lot Dear simon for your great effort,my case number is in the risk zone AF 49*** but I hope to be called in September (help from god and looot of luck)
I have question I’m in Khartoum and i wrote in Dc260 Cairo embassy for my interview, but the Khartoum embassy started working since August or July
Do I need to open dc260 or they changed automatically
April 12, 2016 at 17:31
Email KCC and tell them you would like to be scheduled in Khartoum.
April 12, 2016 at 17:01
Thnks. Af 30###. From morocco. A family of three. Which better: a sponsor whom i don’t know or go without a sponsor?
April 12, 2016 at 17:30
If the CO knows you don’t know the sponsor, that is almost as bad as having no sponsor.
April 12, 2016 at 19:05
Hi adil i am from morocco too please do we need sponsor or you mean just the adress of a person u know in usa.thank you brother.i wrote in english to be clear for everyone
April 13, 2016 at 10:16
Salaam. Some they say we need a sponsor. Others said NO.
April 13, 2016 at 12:32
Salam adil. On the official web site of us embassy in casa they said that dv cases dont need any sponsor just the adress of someone in usa.and i asked many persons and they said no sponsor needed.my causin was approved 2 months ago without sponsor.so i wish every thing goes this way for all of us inchallah because all i have is my brothers adress in usa and we r family of 3.
April 13, 2016 at 14:48
I have spoken to many, many more persons than you, which is why I recommend what I do.
April 12, 2016 at 17:14
Yay, mine is current in June. When will I get the 2NL? Only kidding, I see it will be about 2 weeks from now. Whoop whoop 🙂 greetings from sunny Port Elizabeth in South Africa where I am currently on holiday.
April 12, 2016 at 17:35
Oooh jealous about your holiday spot. Enjoy!
April 12, 2016 at 17:16
Thanks Simon for the timely update… KCC should surely be open about EU and OC regions.
April 12, 2016 at 17:16
Hi Brit
Today is a very happy day for me and my family. We had an interview at the US Embassy in Skopje and our visas were approved. The interview was very simple with only three questions for me (principal applicant).
I want to thank you personally dear Brit for you help for me.
I learned a lot from this forum. I will donate soon for your project for your daughter.
God Bless you and your family.
Regards,
Alban
April 12, 2016 at 17:34
Congratulations. It’s been a long time coming huh!
April 21, 2016 at 16:37
Congrats Alban, im happy for you and your family, i got my GreenCard last month since they approved my Visa in December and i got here by January. It took almost 2 months with my paperwork and life looks good in California.
Good luck.
-V
April 12, 2016 at 17:25
Dear Brit,
Is it sure that a person who is current in a particular month gets 2NL(100% sure)after 2-3 weeks for the interview ( sooner or latter if it had got enough time for processing ) ? Do you have any record/information who hasn’t got 2NL letter at all after being current ?
April 12, 2016 at 17:33
If their DS260 was submitted early enough to have been processed they will be scheduled.
April 13, 2016 at 04:56
Yes Dear Brit I submitted my DS 260 last July and resubmitted again on 22 January 2016. Is this time enough for processing? Can I get 2NL after 2/3 week’s time ?
April 13, 2016 at 05:02
Yes.
April 13, 2016 at 05:10
Yes I submitted my ds260 last July and resubmitted on 22 January 2016 . Is this time enough for processing? Can I get 2NL after 2/3 weeks ?
April 12, 2016 at 17:30
Unbelievable!I am current!Thank u uncle simon and let’s go to the next step
April 12, 2016 at 17:43
I gotta say, I’m very happy with the progress this year in all regions, especially mine, AS (we have already surpassed the final cutoff of DV-2015, and it’s only June!), I was selected last year and it was devastating to miss out. So best of luck to everyone!
Also Simon, I miss your accurate analysis and predictions, not to mention your dedication to helping everyone on numerous forums and websites. Hope you’re doing well, sir!
April 12, 2016 at 17:44
dear brit
in your opinion, you will keep the same rhythm or it will increase or decrease?
April 12, 2016 at 17:46
Hi Brit,
Im enjoying reading each comment in your website and glad to have ppl like you on the web!!
Q: me and my family had our interview last week and the CO told us “Your visa is approved” any they give us a congratulation letter with instruction how to get our passports.
Today i checked our case status and its just updated to AP for all.. all documents were complete at interview and CO told us we are approved . why status changed today from ready to AP ?
Kindly advice.. is this is the normal AP that will take long time or that is deferent AP placed at time of interview?
April 12, 2016 at 17:54
It is very common that a case which is approved shows AP for a day or two before showing issued.
April 12, 2016 at 17:57
This removed a lot of stress .. many thanks my friend.
April 13, 2016 at 17:50
Status just changed to Issue 🙂 .. it takes 24H.
Many thanks Brit
April 13, 2016 at 19:34
🙂
April 12, 2016 at 18:04
Hi brit,
Ur analysis of data is so accurate, thank u for ur help.
When should we expect you prediction for the next visa bulletin?
I started to trust ur predictions more than the visa bulletin themselves, ha ha ha .
Do u think sir that asia will reach the 10 000 barrier?
Thank you again
April 12, 2016 at 18:09
From this point forward, Asia is going to be trickier to estimate. We are already above the high number for last year. Iran just maxed out in this VB and Nepal could hit their max in the next VB. So – for every 100 case numbers there will then be very few actual cases (Rest of Asia). That theoretically means they can move the VB in larger jumps BUT they have to consider the final cutoff. So – it’s like you can drive a car very fast toward a cliff. You might be going very fast when you reach the cliff…..
April 12, 2016 at 19:12
That’s a little bit relaxing, thank u
Becoz this is the second time i win the lottery last yr my CN was AS 97xx and this year it is 102xx
Thank u again
April 12, 2016 at 19:29
Wow – you were selected two years running – that is very unusual. I hope it works out for you this year!
April 13, 2016 at 05:48
Lucky AF!
April 13, 2016 at 11:09
Laith you are very lucky, Will recommend you to other people to fill for them (LOL)
April 13, 2016 at 08:34
Could you plz elaborate how Iran maxed out the limit , what I know that only Nepal in asia has a sub numbers for VB!
April 13, 2016 at 15:18
You misunderstand. It has not reached the 7% limit. What I am saying is that ALL Iranian cases are now current – because all Iranian cases are under 8000.
April 15, 2016 at 10:55
Seems like I misunderstood too. What about Nepal maxing out does it means all Nepal cases will be current too in next VB. ? Plz suggest. ..whats highest CN for Nepal? ….and also waiting for new updated predictions and CEAC Data.. Thanks
CN :AS691X Nepal
I check your site daily for comments to know my chances ..which I know is hanging by thread.
April 15, 2016 at 14:58
I am not suggestion that all Nepal cases will be current next VB. Nor am I able to predict the chances precisely. I have previously explained that I see the risky range starts before your number. Until your number is announced as current – you must wait and see….
April 16, 2016 at 07:15
Good to know , can you explain from where it can be know that Certain nationality is under a specific number ?
April 16, 2016 at 14:25
I have explained this in many articles – read the 2016 analysis posts…
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2016-analysis/
April 12, 2016 at 18:10
At last the long awaited VB has finally landed. one is now current while waiting patiently for the 2NL in the weeks ahead.
thanx for being there Simon. I have learnt so much from this blog and only God can reward you. say to Sofia.
April 12, 2016 at 21:40
🙂
April 12, 2016 at 18:14
BritSimon – Oh wise oracle! My husband is convinced that KCC consults you before publishing their numbers each month LOL… Please tell Sofia that Mabel the dog is now current at AS79XX… wish us luck – we are still in shock.
April 12, 2016 at 21:40
LOL – unfortunately they don’t check with me – I wish they would!
Good luck!
April 12, 2016 at 18:46
Hey Brit,
I’m yet to resubmit my DS260 form since unlocking it due to some document issues.
If sent before the 2 weeks expire for the sending of interview letters will it be okay.
Or will my case be affected by this situation. Please help me out with the best option now.
April 12, 2016 at 21:39
What can I say? You need to resubmit….
April 12, 2016 at 18:54
Mr.britt hope atleast now u can made any predication for me.as usual I m as82** .from sri lanka.
April 12, 2016 at 21:38
Patience….
April 12, 2016 at 19:03
Thanks sir.You mean a lot to the world.God bless you.some hope Af 4849x,.may God fulfill our dreams.
April 12, 2016 at 19:04
Hi sir! I just wanna know the minimum required for a single man in his account to sponsorise one person.I hope u will understand
April 12, 2016 at 19:43
Hi Brit,
i have submitted my online application form on 30 july 2015, will i be able to receive my 2NL in two weeks time for june interview?
here is my case Number 2016AF2852XX
Regards !!!
April 12, 2016 at 19:56
Please read the article.
April 24, 2016 at 18:53
dear u dont answer my question
April 24, 2016 at 19:07
You have posted previously and I have answered you. If it is about the vocational school – I already answered that.
But now you posted this on a completely unrelated question. Don’t attach your question to someone elses’ question, make your question clear and be patient.
April 24, 2016 at 19:13
iknow this is someones question but idont know where i can write my own question ?
April 25, 2016 at 02:11
Don’t reply to an existing question. It isn’t that hard – everyone else is managing it.
April 12, 2016 at 20:18
Hi Brit,
I think you’re the best in analyzing the DV Lottery data. Nearly all your predictions have come true. Thx.
April 12, 2016 at 20:32
Hi Britsimon,
I am Syrian nationality and lived in Saudi Arabia 13 years ago and before I lived in Syria once I am over 16 years old,
My question is,
Last five years I did not go to Syria because of war and last year my father got for me the police clearence from Syria and its mention on it its validity for 3 months only.
Now I can’t make new one and nobody can make for me until I go my self to Syria and get new one
If there any problem to show to CO what I had before 1 year since I did not visit Syria 5 years a go.
Thanks
April 12, 2016 at 21:13
The CO will accept what you have. In fact, the reciprocity page points out that citizens abroad may not be able to get the police report at all. If I were you I would print the reciprocity page and have available if the CO raises a question.
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/SY.html
April 12, 2016 at 20:44
Thanks for the gpod work, heaven will reward you Mr Simon, with your permission we have a whatsapp group here in Ghana which we have formed to discuss issues here with winners in Ghana concerning Accra embassy, denials and issuance,. If you would please permit us to use this platform to tell DV winners from to join so we all share ideas. contact me through email joeay64sgmail.com. Joe Ghana
April 12, 2016 at 21:09
People should replace the s in front of gmail in the address you gave.
April 12, 2016 at 20:58
Hello brit thanks so much for the update. I please brit me my cn no is 384**.I wrote to kcc as you advice me to unlock my form so dat I can add my wife.kcc just mail me some hours ago informing me that they have unlock andthat I should resubmit it if not I will not be schedule. Please brit I wish to ask how do I submit it back when I hv fill my husband form . I also wish to ask if I have to edit anything in my own form like to Change from single to married. And finally can I be current for the next vb
.thanks
April 12, 2016 at 21:07
You have to add a form for your husband and update your own form for marital status etc. Then you “sign” the forms just as you did before and that resubmits the form. You will be current in the next VB (a month from now).
April 14, 2016 at 22:17
Thanks so much simon, I submitted my wife form amd my own today and we had our confirmation yhat our ds260 form was registered. Dear simon the question I wish to ask is that., what other kind of prove do we need show the co apart from our marriage certificate n pictures of befor marriage n after marriage.Also my wife is a month pregnant and has no certificate.would my wifevno having amy certificate affect our visa coz am de principal applicant.
April 15, 2016 at 05:14
Get all the proof you can gather – photos correspondence etc.
April 12, 2016 at 22:04
Is there is any chance that the June interview been scheduled in the previous month i mean at may or it is impossible because i study out of my country and my visa it will be expired at middle of June and i scheduled my interview at the same place
April 13, 2016 at 02:32
Not normally.
April 12, 2016 at 22:10
Congrats Brit, for the great global public service!!
April 12, 2016 at 23:50
Just to ask after I get my appointment date and time….do I need to do anything like confirming the appointment or regigister….or I wait till the date..
April 13, 2016 at 02:29
Normally you just wait, unless you get special instruction from the embassy.
April 13, 2016 at 04:47
Thanks brit
April 13, 2016 at 00:04
Selectee from Iran is more then Nepal and all case from Iran was current. But nepal is limiting still. Does it mean that nepal can not hit limit 7% in this year?
April 13, 2016 at 02:28
No it does not mean that. Nepal is limited in the bulletin because the density is higher and Nepalese cases are generally processed in one embassy, whereas Iranian cases are spread among three embassies.
April 13, 2016 at 01:54
Hi Brit.
Thank you for update. I am current now (AS70xx) and hopefully will be interviewed in Montreal. I am Iranian Canadian and have been here in Canada for 5 years or so. Do I need to get police certificate from here or not? My last police certificate from Iran was 5 years ago when immigrated to Canada. I have it as well. Should I bring it with me to interview? In short, what should I provide as police certificate at interview?
April 13, 2016 at 02:27
Read the reciprocity pages for each country.
April 13, 2016 at 02:51
Thank you Brit.
If you mean the link https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/IR.html
I didn’t found anything about police certificate requirements for Iranians at interview.
Can you help me to find the answer?
Thank you again
April 13, 2016 at 02:54
Although, I found ‘police records are not required for immigrant visa applicants because posts cannot verify them’, but I wanted to check it with you as well. Please advise.
April 13, 2016 at 15:14
Dear Simon,
Does it mean that I don’t need to provide any police certificate (even from Canada) that I live for 5 years?
April 13, 2016 at 15:32
Why would you think that???? READ the instructions!
April 13, 2016 at 16:10
I read the instructions before I ask and confused, because somewhere it asks for police certificate of locality if we live more than 6 years, while somewhere says wed don’t need to provide it if we are immigrant.
I just want to know whether I need to get police certificated from Canada that I live for 5 years or not?
sorry for simple questions. I don’t want to loose this opportunity, so want to get completely ready for interview.
April 13, 2016 at 16:55
My point about reading the instructions is to make sure you know what else you are missing.
But to be clear you will norm ally need a police cert from your home country plus any foriegn country where you lived for at least a year. If in doubt, get a police cert.
April 13, 2016 at 16:12
sorry 6 months.
April 13, 2016 at 04:35
When am issued with the visa….is it a must my host comes for me Sat the airport or can someone else do that.
2.I work with cruise ship….currently itsin Europe can I get a ticket through America then connect to my work station till am done with me contract around September.
April 13, 2016 at 04:47
1. The host does not have to come to the airport.
2. No issue.
April 13, 2016 at 05:09
Thanks Brit for the analysis , and prediction , you are accurate and to the point.
my question is there hope for AF 46000 case number being called for an interview ?
April 13, 2016 at 05:43
There is a good chance…
April 13, 2016 at 06:01
hello sir my interview is scheduled at
08may so it was also planned
that I live with my brother in chicago and he supposed to send me
the form I-134 so this last time all the things are changing because his
financial is not
sufficient to complete the form I-134, so I just want to know if i can change the address because I want to live with my uncle
now, he lives in new york
because he has all the criteria to send me that form I-134 form,…that it is not a big problem?it will not affect my visa…. However on my Ds 260 I did write I will live chicago…please uncle I need your advices
Kind regards
April 13, 2016 at 06:04
Live where you want and get an I-134 from someone else if you want.
April 13, 2016 at 06:37
Hi Simon, How can i find regional quota for each region ?? It seems Asia could be current hopefully
April 13, 2016 at 06:40
Always check the FAQ
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/how-are-regional-quotas-calculated/
April 13, 2016 at 07:07
Sir i mean i will live with my brother at chicago and will get my I-134 from new york at my uncle…so it is not affect my visa?
April 13, 2016 at 15:21
I already answered you.
April 13, 2016 at 06:39
Hi Mr Simon, is it obligatory for a dv winner to have an affidavit of support at the interview? If yes what is the minimum amount need. Can the number of people a person has sponsored previously affect current sponsorship. Thanks for your help.
April 13, 2016 at 15:21
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
April 13, 2016 at 07:38
Thanks for the good work, heaven will reward
you Mr Simon, with your permission we have a
whatsapp group here in Ghana which we have
formed to discuss issues here with winners in
Ghana concerning Accra embassy, denials and
issuance,. If you would please permit us to use
this platform to tell DV winners from Ghana to join so
we all share ideas. contact me through email
[email protected]. Joe-Ghana
April 13, 2016 at 07:44
Thank you Sir
April 13, 2016 at 07:44
Simon, please tell me what is short name of 3 embassies of Iran on CEAC data ? , I searched ir from FAQ , but could not found , Thank you for your help in advance 🙂
April 13, 2016 at 15:19
Look at the CEAC data – I have included the embassy names there on the last tab.
April 13, 2016 at 08:28
Hi Simon
my case Number is AF440** When what is that I can be current??
Thank you Sir
April 13, 2016 at 15:18
August interview probably.
April 13, 2016 at 08:40
Good morning Mr brit and thank a lot for your disponibility,my case nbr 41### is it possible for the next month
April 13, 2016 at 15:15
Perhaps, but it will be on the borderline.
April 13, 2016 at 11:20
Hello Simon, is it possible for you to give a rough idea of the final quota especially for AF region? I bet that formula for DV4 Roger will help you decipher something…… TIA.
April 13, 2016 at 14:50
It’s in the article I gave! However, the quota is theoretical max – it does NOT mean they will reach it.
April 13, 2016 at 12:42
Hello Simon,
My CN is AF35*** so I assume I will get a July interview and it’s gonna be in Madrid .
My question is it a good to start getting the police certificate and I-134 now , or I should wait until I get the 2NL the end of MAY then start the process?? , if it’s okay to start now I would prefer that , so I avoid the Last mint rush .
So what do you think big boss??
April 13, 2016 at 14:46
Later is better.
April 13, 2016 at 15:08
Hi Simon
my case Number is AF440** When what is that I can be current??
Thank you Sir
April 13, 2016 at 18:07
you might be current around August or September
April 13, 2016 at 15:15
Dear Simon what about Africa?? Do you think 53xxx have a chance to get interviewed???
April 13, 2016 at 15:32
Wait and see is all I can say.
April 15, 2016 at 09:00
me too 53xxx we must wait and see bro
April 13, 2016 at 18:09
Hi dear simon so please the sponsor is it only for famili or even for a single person ? Thank you brit
April 13, 2016 at 19:33
Every case has to meet the public charge requirement somehow.
April 13, 2016 at 20:43
Hi Brit, my family & I are in the U.S and we received letter from KCC to adjust our status. If my CN show up current on June. My question, can we sent our paper works to Chicago Lock box for filling from now (I mean early filling) or waiting to be current on June to avoid denied my application. I am waiting to hear from you.
April 13, 2016 at 22:26
Ok thank you dear brit
April 14, 2016 at 02:17
Hi Brit,
Thank you for your assistance.
I got current this month (AS70xx).
I checked now and saw that I have answered NO on vaccinations question, while I have it up to date.
What do you suggest, I unlock and correct it or just bring the vaccination record to interview?
Beast regards
April 14, 2016 at 02:20
Your vaccination answer was correct – and you get sign off for the vaccinations when you have the medical. Relax, and stop thinking about trivial stuff.