This visa bulletin covers November 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 November 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
We don’t know how far KCC will have progressed in terms of what submission dates will have been processed. Last month most 2NLs went to people who had submitted up to late May. However, as I always point out – processing times for each case can be different, meaning two cases submitted on the same day may not be fully processed by the same day. As a guess I would imagine most submissions up to mid to late June would have been processed in time – but once 2NLs for this month are out we will see better.
Whilst DV2015 is still processing, this is the first visa bulletin of DV2016. Read this link if you are unsure how to read the visa bulletin.
AFRICA – 13000 (Last month 9100)
Except
Egypt – 10450 (Last month 8000)
Ethiopia – 9800 (Last month 8000)
ASIA – 3100 (Last month 2800)
Except
Nepal – 2450 (Last month 2400)
EUROPE – 12500 (Last month 9150)
OCEANIA – 400 (Last month 275)
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN – 600 (Last month 475)
September 9, 2015 at 19:03
Good vb numbers. Thank you Mr.Simon…
September 9, 2015 at 19:05
Hi Brit
Can you explain proves why Europe is moving faster than is thought, based on the fact that the number of the selectees is smaller!
September 9, 2015 at 19:38
Yes – I already have explained last month. This is expected.
KCC decide the VB number based on the number of interviews they want to schedule. If many people submitted their DS260 late and those forms are not processed yet, the VB number has to be artificially higher. For example, if they make want 500 interviews and make 1000 cases current, that might not be enough to yield the interviews they want because only 200 of the 1000 cases submitted their DS260 early enough. So – they might make 3000 cases current to yield the 500 interviews.
September 9, 2015 at 20:10
Thanks for your clarification, is it possible that this trend will continue also in the coming months
September 9, 2015 at 22:14
The backlog effect means a high number to start followed by a slowdown. I provided my “when will I be interviewed” predictions based on a (more or less) straight line. So numbers have started above the line – and they will go back toward (or even below) the line. The point is, the processing work will be spread out over the year. It confused people because around 30% of EU went current on month 1 – but it was obvious that the whole thing would not be over the 3 to 4 months….
September 9, 2015 at 19:39
Yes – I already have explained last month. This is expected.
KCC decide the VB number based on the number of interviews they want to schedule. If many people submitted their DS260 late and those forms are not processed yet, the VB number has to be artificially higher. For example, if they make want 500 interviews and make 1000 cases current, that might not be enough to yield the interviews they want because only 200 of the 1000 cases submitted their DS260 early enough. So – they might make 3000 cases current to yield the 500 interviews.
September 9, 2015 at 19:14
MOI ‘ai confirmé mon ds le 12/07/2015 la date entretien ces pour quand ?
September 9, 2015 at 19:31
English please.
September 9, 2015 at 19:25
Thank you Brit! Am I understanding well , in Europe the consular offices will invite for 2NL the case numbers close to 12500? Is it right? We are speaking for DV 2016? Thank you in advance for all your efforts!
September 9, 2015 at 19:32
Yes – they will invite selectees with case numbers up to EU12500 – as long as the DS260 is processed.
September 9, 2015 at 19:33
Thank you again!
September 9, 2015 at 21:00
Dear Simon
If my wife delivered baby after we got the visa and before traveling to USA how can these baby travel to USA with us I mean what is the process
September 9, 2015 at 22:24
The baby will be processed at the POE. You need a passport and birth cert to be able to travel. The only difficulty is sometimes getting the airline to understand the child does not need a visa, and in that case it may be worth calling the airline and checking if they need some sort of travel authorization from the US embassy – which you would then arrange with the embassy.
September 9, 2015 at 21:46
Sorry Brit , I am a little bit confused, last month Asia number was at 2800… And we expect that the new numbers will be released around the 13th or 14th..
Today we are will in the 9th… Reading that Asia is now 3100… Is it a continuation to last months figures and we expect more numbers within few days ? Ir these 300 are the ones for this month?? And nothing more will be released next week!!?
September 9, 2015 at 22:11
This is the monthly VB. No more numbers will be released for November interviews.
September 9, 2015 at 22:17
Dear Mr. Simon,
We are 2016 lottery winners, the principal winner is my husband accompanying me and 3 children, we mistakenly submitted only my husband’s form on the 20th of may thinking that it is the only requiered form (lack of expereince) we then discovered the mistake by July and sent the remaining 4 forms (mine and the 3 kids’s) beginning August.
Our case number is AF 10 K and we are now current, should we expect the interview in November or there will be some delay.
Many thanks in advance for your patience and informative blogs.
regards,
September 9, 2015 at 22:22
It is hard to be certain. It may be delayed – you can only wait and see.
September 9, 2015 at 22:55
Hi brit what do you think about Egypt? Is my number af240## will be little earlier than June 2016. I trust your guess.
September 10, 2015 at 01:14
Hi britt, why the case number for nepal is increased only by 50 ? My case no. Is 54xx (nepal) . Will i get 2NL or not?? Thank you for your kind cooperation.
September 10, 2015 at 05:52
The initial 2400 number was high enough to fill the interview slots needed from cases submitted in June. That is why they did not need to release more than 50 extra case numbers.
Your number has a good chance – but it is too early to be certain.
September 10, 2015 at 01:21
hi Britsimon,
How about the new changes and F2b Category cut off date?
How about the asylum applicants interview dates?
🙂
September 10, 2015 at 05:51
I don’t deal in those types of immigration.
September 10, 2015 at 02:49
is it possible that 1s the interview ill b seduld and it ill b propond or postpond again ?
September 10, 2015 at 05:51
I don’t understand your question…
September 10, 2015 at 02:55
dear simon
how it is the first visa bulletin for the year 2016?
and why is the increase for nepal too low?
September 10, 2015 at 05:50
This is the second VB for DV2016.
The initial 2400 number was high enough to fill the interview slots needed from cases submitted in June. That is why they did not need to release more than 50 extra case numbers.
September 10, 2015 at 03:25
Sir, 5600+ case no will hit for nepal? Why nepal only 50 case increase for October?
September 10, 2015 at 05:49
The initial 2400 number was high enough to fill the interview slots needed from cases submitted in June. Will 5600 be hit – probably but we have to wait and see.,…
September 10, 2015 at 03:52
Hi Simon
Really this is a good news. Let me ask you one question that bothered me a lot. Based on the above VB my interview will be in november and we are expecting our new baby around 15th October after the 2nl letter. So please I need your support on how we are going to handle our new baby case to get interview with us. Please I need a detail alternative options from you end.
Regards,
September 10, 2015 at 05:48
As soon as the baby is born, get a passport, birth cert and inform the embassy (if already scheduled). You will need a medical for the child also. The embassy will add the child to your case.
September 10, 2015 at 05:00
Hi Brit,
1.Is this pattern different from the previous year-Dv 2015?
2.Would the AF be moving with a difference of 4000 or it might go higher
3.What does this second number implies in general for the AF
September 10, 2015 at 05:47
1. Every year is a little different.
2. We have to wait and see…
3. Doesn’t imply anything really… it is month 2 of 12 – too early to draw conclusions. Don’t overthink this….
September 10, 2015 at 05:13
hlo britsimon…i have filled up DS form where i put my mother’s detail as per her citizenship in which her cast is not belong to my father’s…now can you tell me whether i need a marrige certificate or not for my intrview??
September 10, 2015 at 05:46
Do you mean your parents marriage cert – no you don’t need that.
September 10, 2015 at 06:13
hey brit, about you last post on facebook about the guy who refused to listen to you, i have a similar issue as i sat for my A-level but my certificate has not yet been printed but i have only been issued an official result slip please advice
September 10, 2015 at 13:53
Explain your situation. Are you DV2015? Have you been interviewed? Are you on AP?
September 10, 2015 at 14:09
am a 2016 winner cn 290**
September 10, 2015 at 14:48
OK so then your situation is different. You won’t be scheduled for interview until next summer – and from what you said it sounds like you will have your qualification proof well before then.
September 10, 2015 at 06:47
Hiiii brit sir,i’m sooo woried about vb release for nepal my case number is near 6100.my case number is safe or not sir??? May i got 2 nd letter or not please sir explain.
September 10, 2015 at 13:52
It is too early for me to know if your number is safe or not. You just have to wait for now.
September 10, 2015 at 07:06
Am here reading Sir Britsimon’s comments and gauging where the AF region is heading to…. sir you’re under my microscope till I get a visa…. hoping my region will be current or the cut off raised above 2015. Thanks for the excellent work Simon.
September 10, 2015 at 13:47
AF won’t go current – but I don’t have enough data to predict the cutoff.
September 10, 2015 at 07:19
Hi Mr. Brit
is it possible to schedule an interview for ds260 with a higher case no like af5xxxx that has been submitted early enough and processed?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
September 10, 2015 at 13:46
No – not unless that case number is current according to the visa bulletin
September 10, 2015 at 08:00
Hello Brit,
when will you upload ceac data?
September 10, 2015 at 13:44
Mid month.
September 10, 2015 at 08:07
Dear brit,
I live in nepal and my question is for visa interview.
Do i need police report from other country from where i studied masters? I lived in thailand for 4 months and came back to my country and again went for 2nd semester and returned back to my country after 4 months. Again went to thailand and studied there for 4 months and returned back with masters degree.
Your suggestion will be highly appriciated. Regards
September 10, 2015 at 13:44
You should be reading the instructions at the dvselectee site. If you had done so it is very clear you would not need that police report.
September 10, 2015 at 08:14
Hi Brit,
i from nepal and my case no:10** ,i applied DS260 on may 31 ,but yet i dn’t get any notification .where others on same day applied case no higher than me got 2nl ,can u guide me what is process for selection.
September 10, 2015 at 13:43
Not all DS260 forms are processed at the same time – so yours was just too late for an October interview. You will get a November interview – 2NL in 2 to 3 weeks.
September 10, 2015 at 08:43
Hi Brit,
It looks like Nepal is not going to have cutoff at 4500 … what do you think. This visa bulletin came to me as a surprise and I think I need to leave my hope as my came number is 59** what do you think
September 10, 2015 at 13:40
The low increase should not have been a surprise – I explained it would happen in my post for the first DV2016 VB. 2400 was obviously a high number and the interviews for month 2 have gone to backlog cases. You should not assume that means anything about the final number.
September 10, 2015 at 08:46
I mean Nepal is most likely to have cut off around 4500 what do you think
September 10, 2015 at 13:38
No I don’t think so.
September 10, 2015 at 10:13
Hi Brit!
So disappointing increase in numbers for Nepal.
Why is it so any idea Brit? Little worried you know!!
September 10, 2015 at 10:43
Pitt you from Nepal as well or what
September 10, 2015 at 11:07
Yeah , I am from Nepal xyz.
September 11, 2015 at 10:37
Pitt I would appreciate if we could talk and work for documents what do you think
September 10, 2015 at 13:34
The initial 2400 number was high enough to fill the interview slots needed from cases submitted in June. That is why they did not need to release more than 50 extra case numbers.
September 10, 2015 at 10:55
Hi brit what do you think about Egypt? Is my number af240## will be little earlier than June 2016. I trust your guess. Sorry for repeating my question
September 10, 2015 at 13:29
Maybe – it is all very approximate – a bit earlier or a bit later. Why do you need to know – that is still months away!
September 10, 2015 at 11:05
I’m getting worried. I hoped it would’ve been slightly higher. I really want my AF172xx to be scheduled for December. January, which is currently looking like it’s going to be, is going to be almost impossible to do. My wife’s due date for our first born is mid Jan. Anything before that in Jan we won’t be able to fly from Cape Town to the Johannesburg consulate and anything after, I won’t have the necessary docs available for our new born which will take minimum 2-3 weeks for our slow home affairs to generate.
Brit, what would you recommend? If my number miss the bulletin next month and I’m not included for December interviews, do I get my DS-260 unlocked in an effort to delay a Jan interview and resubmit it around end Jan, when I have all the docs for my new born ready and added to my DS260, or just wait it out and when I receive my 2NL for Jan, contact the embassy and ask for it to be rescheduled?
September 10, 2015 at 13:28
The very LAST thing I would do is ask for a reschedule. But your decision is easy. The next VB will either make you current or it won’t. If it doesn’t you unlock immediately to delay your interview until a month that suits you. You don’t need to decide now.
September 10, 2015 at 13:59
Thanks! I’ll follow your advice and request an unlock if my number isn’t on next month’s bulletin for December interviews. Do you know how long, estimate, it will take to have an interview scheduled if I say resubmit end Jan 2016 and if my number was current in Jan, and just have the baby added to the ds260?
September 10, 2015 at 14:45
If you do that don’t forget to add the child to your own forms as well as creating a DS260 for the child.
Since a baby doesn’t have much risk of being a criminal or terrorist yet, the background checks on babies are probably “minimal”. That would mean almost no delay once you submit. So – it you resubmit at the end of January you might get picked up in the February 2NLs (April interviews)
September 10, 2015 at 13:13
hi simon
my case number is 2016af00034+++
when do u think I get the interview ??
thanks
September 10, 2015 at 13:22
https://britsimonsays.com/when-will-i-have-an-interview/
September 10, 2015 at 13:36
I m being hopeless by seeing thi vb for nepal .i have any chance for nepal as cn 67xx .
September 10, 2015 at 14:22
Hi BritSimon,
Looking at the numbers, half of EU seems to go current in Nov. I know that my question is very speculative, but still – are there any chances for a second draw for DV2016?
And do you have any guesses when could DV2017 be open to apply?
September 10, 2015 at 14:46
No to the second draw. You will see the numbers slow down in the next few VBs
October 1 most likely.
September 10, 2015 at 15:47
Dear sir , after wishing a good day for you .
I got my 2NL but in the last of the letter I read this word ( beneficiaries : none) .
That mean I will not get my visa????
September 10, 2015 at 15:49
No – it means you are applying as single with no beneficiaries (family).
September 10, 2015 at 16:15
Thanks a lot sir
September 10, 2015 at 21:45
hey Simon
your time and effort is much appreciated.
kindly inform me when is it going to be my interview date as i submited my ds form last month and my number is current for november interview? cn af2016xxx13000
will there be a much delay because it my wife won but we are going together as it was a good news for our newly marriage. we have submitted our forms but will it really take long for us. our number is reading current now for november.
September 10, 2015 at 22:30
You will not get a November interview. Your DS260 will need about 3 months to process, and only then can you be scheduled for an interview.
September 10, 2015 at 22:34
pls sent ma ds260 July 13th,,,can I expect ma 2NL in de camn weeks? cn 10***
September 10, 2015 at 22:37
I don’t know for sure, but I would be surprised if they get to submissions as late as July 13th.
September 11, 2015 at 01:11
Hi Simon
I unlocked my ds form in August and resubmitted in 21st August after doing minor changes so can I receive my 2nl within 2 weeks from now.Please reply…Thanks
September 11, 2015 at 05:25
You don’t mention when your DS260 was originally submitted, nor what case number you have….
September 11, 2015 at 07:39
I am sorry. My case no. is 2016AS0018##. My original submission of DS260 was 28th May.
September 11, 2015 at 18:26
I would expect you to get your 2NL in about two to three weeks for a November interview.
September 11, 2015 at 05:11
Hey
Do they accept ds-260 without proof of educational qualification/work qualifications so that i can show in interview?
September 11, 2015 at 05:17
They will never disqualify you before the interview – but obviously having qualifications you don’t mention on the DS260 can cast doubt on those qualifications.
September 11, 2015 at 08:08
Hi Brit. Am making an inquiry pertaining to Sponsorship, if i am Dv winner is it a must for me to have sponsor?. If so how much should his/her income be?
Thanks
September 11, 2015 at 18:21
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
September 11, 2015 at 11:46
Hello Britsimon,
I have my brother in US. The US address I provided is his address.
But he recently moved to another place (same state and city). Should I unlock my form and change the address?
Thank you in advance.
September 11, 2015 at 15:18
If you are not yet current – yes you can unlock and change it. It won’t cause delay.
September 11, 2015 at 12:00
Hello brit sir plz can you say the range of last case no for nepal in dv2016
September 11, 2015 at 14:39
No.
September 11, 2015 at 12:58
Dear Brit
Does one-year-old baby need police cert ?
September 11, 2015 at 14:01
NO. PLEASE read the instructions!
September 11, 2015 at 14:08
HI Brit please help me in this situation i did my original submition on the 26th of june than unlock on july 27th and resubmed on july 31 my cn AF6xxx will get interview?
Another problem here is my highscool certeficate ,we just end the exame 8 days ago the results are not yet out .now Brit what is my advice now ,plz THANKS
September 11, 2015 at 15:15
Your interview may be in November, but more likely in December. If you are not certain you will have the HS cert by then you should unlock your DS260 to delay the interview.
September 11, 2015 at 15:54
Thank you very much for your reply. But I am current. 2016AS000001**. I submitted DS260 in 10th June. What should i do now? Could that be a problem?
Thank you for your time.
September 11, 2015 at 16:07
Please be sure to reply to the thread you started and I answered so I can connect the comments.
September 11, 2015 at 16:08
OK – I read the other post. Don’t worry about unlocking in that case. You are probably being scheduled right now.
September 11, 2015 at 16:14
Hi Simon
My cn is AS18##.My original submission of DS260 form is 28th May.For the second time I unlocked in August and resubmitted in 21st August doing minor changes. So is it possible to get 2nl within 2 weeks from now.Please reply… Thank you
September 12, 2015 at 12:04
In the first I want to thank your appreciate work done and you continue to do for us, you have sincerely relieves many people, for your daughter, she should be proud to have a like father. god bless your daughter.
if you allow me to ask you a question, my case number is in progress AF12xxx,
I already asked this question about the delay submit of DS-260 that I warned you I have a formation (scholarship) in Europe that will complete in July 2016, according to your publication I find that if I change the place of interview it will cause the delay. what do you said to me: If I submit my DS at the end of September and in October I ask the KCC to change my place of interview, for I fear I will perform it after July (I would be in my country).
it’s better to make my interview in Algeria or Poland.
best regards.
September 12, 2015 at 14:01
Both those embassies will be strict, but your “home” embassy will be more used to your education documents etc. that would be my choice.
September 12, 2015 at 15:35
Dear Simon
I am not sure whether I had filled up the same email address in edv registration as it is in DS260 form or not. If it was different email address which I do not use now how do I receive my 2nl? Does KCC send 2nl in the email included in ds form or not?Please suggest me.
September 13, 2015 at 03:48
You don’t really need the email at all. When the 2NLs go out, just check the ESC
September 13, 2015 at 04:13
Thank you
September 13, 2015 at 14:28
a question: what is this site link that talks about the kinds of diseases are fair and which are not passable accordance with the conditions of the embassy?
September 13, 2015 at 16:04
chancroids; gonorrhea; granuloma inguinale; infectious leprosy; lymph granuloma venereum; infectious syphilis; and active tuberculosis.
September 13, 2015 at 14:41
Thanks for all
September 14, 2015 at 11:54
hello sir,i just want to know whether changing an affidavit of support will case a delay in the processing of the ds 260 form.
September 14, 2015 at 19:24
Typically not.
September 14, 2015 at 13:56
Hello Simon, my case number is 2016EU5XXX, so is current, but my husband and I have submitted our DS260 form on September 7th.
Can you estimate when our interview will be scheduled?
I hope we still get a chance!
Thank you !
September 14, 2015 at 19:22
You will probably get a February interview, possibly March.
September 14, 2015 at 14:23
Hello Sir Britsimon,thanks for the job well done. My CN is high (AF region)and i am anticipating an August or Sept 2016 interview. my sponsor is coming home from the US in Dec 2015. Can i request him to come with the tax forms or it is too early and might expire? What is the validity period for these tax forms? Cheers men!! Many regards.
September 14, 2015 at 16:48
A US taxpayer will pay tax each year around April – so you should wait and get the latest tax forms that will be available before your interview.