The VB for February interviews has been released.
Region | All DV Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed Separately | |
---|---|---|
AFRICA | 13,800 | Except: Egypt 9,500 |
ASIA | 4,400 | Except: Iran 3,400 Nepal 2,800 |
EUROPE | 10,000 | |
NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS) | 12 | |
OCEANIA | 450 | |
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN | 625 |
This is for February 2019 interviews.
Again the numbers are low, which is most likely because of the number of people that were current for January, but were not scheduled. The new document procedure has had some impact because as KCC warned, they did not schedule cases where people had not provided the documents by the new procedure. That meant there were significant numbers of people that could not be scheduled in January, and those people will need a large proportion of the available visa interview slots for February. Additionally KCC have to take into account the Christmas season, and that they do not have as many staff available to schedule interviews as a normal month.
Those that are current, and have forms processed early enough, they can expect their 2NL in about 1 to 2 weeks from now. This is the same every month. VB from the 8th to the 15th of each month, and 2NLs in the second half of the month. For the last few months there have been 2NLs sent in two main batches, some early (around the 15th to 20th) and then some in the later part of the month. But given the low numbers that may not be necessary. I would expect the 2NLs to have all been sent by the end of this month.
To those new to looking at VBs, let me explain what the “except” XXX country means – and you can also read this post on how to read the visa bulletin.
Processing is spread out over the full year. You can see the progress of the two previous years in this post about basic questions. However, some countries have a high number of selectees and those selectees are concentrated in the lower case numbers. For various reasons, mainly to do with embassy capacity, KCC slow down certain countries as compared to the region. So – in Africa, any case with a case number shown as under the new number can be interviewed but for cases from Egypt, that number is lower. That isn’t a big problem, it just “slows down” those countries a little more than the rest of the region. Since selectees from those countries all have lower case numbers, this slowing down does not present any risk. It does not (at this point) mean they won’t allow all selectees an interview from those countries.
To understand why some countries get lower case numbers, read this article about the lottery draw process.
December 18, 2018 at 20:23
My 2nl just came,its in February…thanks Brit form calming me down 😀 Im EU6700
December 18, 2018 at 20:21
Just received 2nl. I was supposed to be in early January, but they gave me early february. Just wanted to inform everyone, since I know there is lot of impatienece
December 18, 2018 at 17:27
MY case number is 10XXX and I sent my docment and I havent receive any email about my document is complete, so I sent an email to kkc for ask about my docment but I receive an email says ” We have recently made an update to our system that will send an automatic reply if your documents were received. You will receive an update if there are any missing or illegible documents. Once we have finished processing your documents, you will then receive an email letting you know that the process has been completed…………” so do you think their system wasnt always send emails or they have not finished processing my documents . I’m so worry
December 18, 2018 at 18:06
If you are concerned, email KCC.
December 18, 2018 at 15:18
Hi Simon.
This is one of your posts:
VISA LIMITS
For the last couple of years there have been more people selected for processing than can get visas – they “over select” to make sure all the places will be used – but that means some people will miss out. Each region has its own numbers, and there are holes between the numbers. We don’t know yet what the number ranges will be for DV2016 but if your numbers are less than below ranges you need not worry. These numbers are VERY conservative numbers – actual safe numbers will be much higher – but at least you can pause to consider your options if your numbers are higher than these ranges.
AF (Africa) less than 40000
EU (Europe) less than 30000
AS (Asia) less than 5000
OC (Oceania) less than 1000
SA (South America) less than 1000
My question is: Do you still think so, especially for Europe ? Thank you.
December 18, 2018 at 18:49
You can’t take comments that were made in 2015 about DV2016, and apply them directly to DV2019.
December 18, 2018 at 15:12
what do you suggest me then, we were planing to get married when we played and it all failed and never won at the time. now another situation, married and won.
December 18, 2018 at 18:54
I suggest people tell the truth at all times. You didn’t tell the truth in your earlier entry, so now you have created a risk. I don’t have any further suggestion about that.
December 18, 2018 at 15:10
Dear birt, I received document request on November 5 and i sent all required documents on November 10. After 9 days the sent another email saying records indicate that you submitted valid and complete DS-260 and all required documents to kcc. If you are scheduled for interview you will recieve email notification via email. As a result i am checking my email on hourly basis but i didn’t receive any email . that makes me to be worried. Dear birt, thanks for your constructive advice in advance what can i do next
December 18, 2018 at 15:34
Maybe you should post this same question again, for 3rd time in 2 hours..
December 18, 2018 at 17:53
Me too. I receive the same email. Just be patient. Many personn who are current receive the same email
December 18, 2018 at 14:44
Hi Briti I am from Ethiopia thanks sharing info
My cn 6xxx
I submitted documents Nov 19 and got email that tells it is valid and complete
But still no 2nl
Can I wait may 2nl late of thise month?
Thanks
December 18, 2018 at 14:41
Hi Britsimon,
My name is Emel,
Winner of 2019, case number AF29### from Cameroon but based in Dubai.
Wish to know if that number is at risk for four (4) of us .
If not at risk for us,can you kindly help us to know which month we can expect an interview for this coming 2019.
Thanks in advance.
December 18, 2018 at 15:58
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
December 18, 2018 at 12:50
hi my case number is af 201900010xxx kcc ask me to receive document and i receive document and they respond 3 weeks ago your document is valid and complete so when does i expect my 2nl
December 18, 2018 at 14:38
Probably later this month.
December 18, 2018 at 12:12
hey Brit,
my CN is AF82** and was current for December.I submitted documents on Nov. 21 and kcc replied as received on 27 November. should I have to worry or expect 2nl for February,if yes when would I probably receive my 2nl?
thanks,
December 18, 2018 at 14:39
Probably later this month.
December 20, 2018 at 08:04
I just received my 2nl…..Thanks brit for your support.
December 18, 2018 at 11:39
I am from Ethiopia Dv 2019 winner. but didnt get any email message from kcc my case number is AF23××× why?
December 18, 2018 at 11:54
Because your number is not close to being current.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
December 18, 2018 at 10:37
Dear colleagues, I am from AF region and my CN is AF2019000100** and my case is current for January 2019. but i didn’t got my 2NL till now. i am being confused . Is there any one who get his 2nl from AF region which is current for January ?especially from ethiopia? what you advise me concerning when does i expect my 2nl?
December 18, 2018 at 10:57
Did you receive an email asking for documents, and did you respond to that email? If so – when?
December 18, 2018 at 14:43
Dear birt, I received document request on November 5 and i sent all required documents on November 10. After 9 days the sent another email saying records indicate that you submitted valid and complete DS-260 and all required documents to kcc. If you are scheduled for interview you will recieve email notification via email. As a result i am checking my email on hourly basis but i didn’t receive any email . that makes me to be worried. Dear birt, thanks for your constructive advice in advance what can i do next
December 18, 2018 at 16:02
OK, so constructive advice.
1. Stop posting the same question over and over again.
2. Stop checking your email every hour.
3. You can expect a 2NL by the end of the month, so exercise some patience.
December 18, 2018 at 10:05
Can my sponsor scan the I134 and send it to me so I can print and bring with me on the interview or it has to be sent by mail?
December 18, 2018 at 10:56
Scan is OK.
December 17, 2018 at 22:34
I don’t think anybody has received his/ her 2NL yet. Let’s wait on Brit he will surely update us if any…first recipient should also let us know as early as possible to keep us on track.
December 17, 2018 at 18:44
Any one received the 2NL for January/February already? Thanks.
December 18, 2018 at 20:50
Yes. Me
December 18, 2018 at 23:46
When did you recvd 2nl. From where are you ?
December 17, 2018 at 18:32
Has anyone received 2NL for Feb Interviews. When Christmas holidays are starting and how much holidays are there?
December 17, 2018 at 18:17
But you just told me yesterday: I know of many cases with very high case numbers that have already been asked for the documents.(BritSimon)
December 18, 2018 at 04:51
Yes – but I don’t know whether they are the highest or not. How would I know that?
December 17, 2018 at 15:10
hi Britts
I have two sponsor both have enough income to support me but one of them has a mortgage that he is still paying .(in the i 134 it s also asked whether the sponsor has a mortgage or not , and how much money is the mortgage)
is having a mortgage might be seen as having much expenses so he will no be able to support me
is a good or bad sign to have a sponsor who still paying for the mortgage
thanks
December 17, 2018 at 17:05
It doesn’t matter.
December 17, 2018 at 15:03
Hi Simon. Please, can you tell us: – WHAT IS THE HIGHEST NUMBER EMAILED FROM THE KCC ?
December 17, 2018 at 17:05
I don’t know!
December 18, 2018 at 11:27
16000 somebody In EU…
December 17, 2018 at 09:30
Hello Britt thank you for sharing information with us.i am from Turkey My number is eu300xx it seems like this year very slow i am wodering that am i have any chance to go interview or not ..
December 17, 2018 at 14:48
It is too soon to know.
December 17, 2018 at 09:29
hello Tanta,
you can get me through mail “[email protected]” ask me any question about the interview then i can tell you the detail….
Regards
December 18, 2018 at 07:23
Thanks Mer…I just sent you mail.
December 17, 2018 at 08:40
hello Birit,
thanks for your Assistant it helps me a lot.
my interview was on November 8 and i get the visa and collect from DHL branch on November 16.
as of the officer advise i send my dos case ID and my A-Number for my sponsor to pay the USCIS immigrant fee and he Payed on November 27. i have a plan to go on February 17.
My question is 1. in how many day i can get my social Sec. number and green card?
my sponsor is leave in Seattle but now her wife deliver a new baby so he said that find other place to stay and i get one of my friend she live in Dallas so i want to go to her just for the staying there with out changing my sponsor address 2. can i directly go to her even if my sponsor address is in some other place?
3.if once i pay the green card fee dose it can arrived or send for my sponsor even if i didn’t get in to US?
thanks in advance for ur kind support and advice!
Best regards
Mer
December 17, 2018 at 09:12
Hello Mer,
It seems you are from Ethiopia, Please contact me with +251 966 95 98 28…I have some questions about the interview at us embassy.
Thanks!
December 17, 2018 at 14:46
1. SSN in 2 to 3 weeks, GC 2 to 3 months.
2. Yes
3. No
December 16, 2018 at 19:38
I submitted( mailed to kcc) my additional doucments at december 3rd . Police report birth certificate and passport. My case number is AS24** . Can i expect my 2NL this month? Or how much time will backlog take?
December 16, 2018 at 20:16
Wait and see.
December 16, 2018 at 19:35
I hope as a result it will be current for Eu.I believe that new procedure will be better for selection from the March.
December 16, 2018 at 17:03
Hi Simon.
The US Embassy at our country say: A️re you a DV2019 selectee? KCC has changed the procedures – about one month prior to your case becoming eligible for interview, KCC will send you an email requesting to send electronically your civil documents. Failure to do so will result in not scheduling your visa interview date.
My question is: – Using some logic, if …..for example, someone with CN 14000 that received the e-mail…..according to this logic VB of Mars could include CN 14000 ?
December 16, 2018 at 17:24
No. I know of many cases with very high case numbers that have already been asked for the documents.
December 16, 2018 at 15:26
Hey Simon
I read blog somewhere you wrote that we gonna have more clarity about the case number / selectee and the whole image of how the DV2019 might end up.
1.Is KCC gonna release the number of holes between selectee/case numbers?
2.are you gonna make a post/article to explain those holes in case they release them so each one especially high can have idea whether to expect interview or not
December 16, 2018 at 15:39
From January 1 we will be able to obtain the CEAC data. We will work as a community to extract all the data so we can see the holes, cases and so on. That data will be published publicly so that everyone can understand better and the data will be updated ongoing – again with community effort involved. I will be posting more info about that before the end of December.
December 18, 2018 at 03:22
Hi Brit
What does CEAC mean? Are you gonna post the probable cut off for DV2019?
Sorry for my stupid question!
December 18, 2018 at 04:54
Use the search feature and read the FAQ.
December 16, 2018 at 10:58
Dear Mr. Simon,
My case Number is 2019EU18***, I submitted my DS 260 five month ago and I received confirmation, Now I’m trying to check my application just for checking, but its says that The case number entered is currently unavailable, try again latter or contact KCC.
Please advice shall I wait or better to contact KCC considering that I don’t want to edit or change anything in my DS 260.
Thanks for your great efforts, appreciated.
December 16, 2018 at 14:29
Just wait.
December 16, 2018 at 08:11
dear brit i won the dv2019 my case number is 2019af37xxx ,do you think it’s Will be possible for me to get a schedule interview with this new procédure?
December 16, 2018 at 14:22
Probably.
December 16, 2018 at 06:38
Are they going to reach no 25*** in EU
December 16, 2018 at 14:22
I cannot be certain.
December 16, 2018 at 02:19
Dear Brit, I submitted my ds260 months ago and it is still processing, is this normal? shouldn’t it be processed by now? or does it have to do with the case number? Best!!
December 16, 2018 at 02:20
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
December 15, 2018 at 18:08
hi Brits,
does the I134 require to be Notorised, does not say so in the instructions, but I am asking to be sure , my sponsor er has signed the forms with the required attachments but has not notorised the same
December 15, 2018 at 19:53
No.
December 15, 2018 at 16:51
Goodmorning my case number is eu278xx i am trying to understand that it is to be called for the 2nd interview. I can not find a prediction on the web … when I can find information. do you think the cutoff for europe will be less than 2018? thanks for any information you can give me
December 15, 2018 at 19:12
I haven’t found it too on the wed. Don’t know it’s really available
December 15, 2018 at 19:47
There is NO WAY to be certain about your number. None. We will know more in January, but even then you will only be sure by June or July.
December 15, 2018 at 16:18
Brit. Till when the KCC will send the 2NL for Feb interviews. Secondly how many Christmas holidays will be there For KCC? Will they send all the 2NL For Feb before holidays or after.
December 15, 2018 at 19:46
Read the article above. It is a waste of my time to ask things when I just wrote the answer.
December 15, 2018 at 11:24
Hi Brit, i have a question to you. I’m the DV2019 winner my case number is EU21XXX. In the first registration for greencard i used low quality photo, also with some effects. Is there any possibility i cant get visa for that? Im so nervous about it. Thank in advance
December 15, 2018 at 14:58
It depends how bad the photo was – but refusals for photos are rare.
December 14, 2018 at 18:32
Hey Brit
I received an email from KCC saying “your case number is now current for interview processing…” Does this mean I will receive an interview date this month??
I writed to them cuz’ I should have received an interview date on November. Im EU6700
December 15, 2018 at 04:14
Yes it means they are scheduling your case. The FAQ would have answered that question. Read it.
December 14, 2018 at 17:22
HI Brit, my case number is EU77**, I have sent further documents, then they sent me ,,received documents” (19th november).I have not received 2NL yet. I need your advice, how do you think it’ll be by the end of this month?
December 15, 2018 at 04:13
You will probably get the 2NL this month. Patience.
December 15, 2018 at 06:02
Thank you very much
December 14, 2018 at 16:50
Hi Brit, the processing of a record can take how much time especially if your number has already passed( 2019af2xxx). thank you for the answed
December 15, 2018 at 04:12
I don’t know – it varies.
December 14, 2018 at 16:18
Let US see what will happen i’m af11*** cameroon
December 14, 2018 at 19:52
Me too
December 14, 2018 at 14:05
ok thanks, having understood and compared with 2018 i think my number 2019AF35xxx wont come up for interview till April/May/june 2019 with the current speed.
just reply yes or no
and thanks a million for your reply.
December 14, 2018 at 14:19
If you are lucky enough, your number will get current in July, August or September! NOT A CHANCE earlier. I am EU26xxx and I am freaking out
December 16, 2018 at 17:54
@shirkant….ur no# might get current b4 April according to the vb last year….bt I am nt sure bcz with the speed dis year
December 14, 2018 at 12:05
hi brits your last VB shows j for AF region as 13100, your recent number for Feb is 13200, so can we add these and say that till Feb the number for AF region will be 26300 , my number id 2019AF35xxx so should I assumE i will get my 2NL by April
I have not received any mail for submission of documents . i AM WAITING
just your comment.on the same are these number UP TO or total hence confusing
December 14, 2018 at 12:33
Chief things dont work like that, first : the recent numbers for Feb are 13800, and secondly, in order to know how many people will be current in February you must do a subtraction, not an addition, so they will be 700 from AF that is from 13200 to 13800 which is pretty low unfortunatly (plus some people who did not get interviewed on January will be interviewed in Feb, for this reason the number is low), as for the number 35xxx, i think you still have time, dont worry about not receiving the email for documents submission, you will receive it after few months i guess,but not sure when, since its new procedure.
December 14, 2018 at 13:43
The VB for February is AF 13800 .only people having that number or lower expect 2NL for feb. yours AF35000 you still have to wait until July at least if you take a look at DV 2018.
December 14, 2018 at 13:48
You are wrong. You do not add anything. It means for January it was 13,100 now February 13,800 (700 new cases). You will ONLY get interviewed if you see your number current, for example AF35500. I hope you understand. The numbers are UP TO 13800.
December 15, 2018 at 04:04
@Shrikant, you do not add the numbers together.
Read the FAQ.
December 15, 2018 at 21:28
Hi shrikant
See dude it doesn’t work dat way ….ur no# in quit big …look at maybe last years vb and if it reaches bout it no# den u have a change …I am current for feb and I am very excited ?
December 14, 2018 at 11:12
Thanks Brit z Greattttttt !!
December 14, 2018 at 07:16
…is it possible for dv19- that they only release for example 40.000 visas out of 50.000? and they will find a reasonable explanation as usual…
December 14, 2018 at 15:59
I think No
December 15, 2018 at 03:58
It is possible – but why would they do that????
December 14, 2018 at 04:09
Thank you Simon for the update, hope things will get better and better
December 14, 2018 at 02:45
Hi BRITT,
My case number is current for Feb, but I have received no email for interview. It takes time?
thank you for your patience.
December 14, 2018 at 07:32
“Those that are current, and have forms processed early enough, they can expect their 2NL in about 1 to 2 weeks from now. This is the same every month. VB from the 8th to the 15th of each month, and 2NLs in the second half of the month.”.
Fore your reference.
December 14, 2018 at 13:38
Thanks,mate
December 15, 2018 at 03:54
If only there was something you could read that would help understand that…
December 14, 2018 at 02:06
That was quick! What are your views on Europe going beyond 26900 by end of the process this year? (Am I screwed?)
December 15, 2018 at 03:54
I don’t know.
December 14, 2018 at 01:35
Most people in this forum who haven’t been yet current blood pressure is going up with this VB.cool down still 7 more VB. They gonna speed up from April to the end . Anyone destined to get the DV might celebrate next Christmas in America
December 14, 2018 at 00:10
a somewhat scandalous process !!! 1) We have seen that for the month of October 0-2000 issues have been issued 721 visas ….. To issue 18021 visas should have a significant increase in the number of issues .. …. 2) Christmas is every year 3) The procedure was to be decided to speed up the process, not to do it 4) The embassy writes ??️ | Are you selected for the DV2019 Lottery Program? KCC has changed the procedures – about a month before your case gets ready for an interview, the KCC will send you an email asking you to email your civil documents. If you do not send them, the KCC will not assign you an interview date. Do not miss your chance! Issue 14000 has received a month ago email and is NOT Ready in VB February… Everything looks so bad … 5) Can you heal your opinion ??? Thank you bless you
December 14, 2018 at 01:40
thanks for info but i did not anderstand 1 thing if for october they issued 721 visas how they are going to issues 18021 visas. they are not idiots aboute what are they are thinking for?
December 14, 2018 at 06:58
Anytime a big organization implements a new process it causes a delay. It’s normal. It’s to be expected.
You do realize that the US volunteers to do the green card lottery and try to make the process as effective and efficient as possible for both dv winners and Americans? Considering the current political climate in the US, maybe those were necessary changes to keep the dc lottery around for many more years to come?
Be thankful that this opportunity exists.
December 14, 2018 at 11:31
@Vivien I think we are lucky to have this chance, most probably they will modify or cancel this programmes in the next few years.
December 13, 2018 at 23:52
Hi Brits, I was scheduled for the interview this Monday 17/12 at Algiers USA embassy but we got a call this morning informed us that all the interview for 17/12 were re-scheduled for 14/01 , my case number is 2019AF00007@@@, thanks
December 14, 2018 at 00:54
OK
December 13, 2018 at 23:41
Hi Brits I see the highest number for African is Af38242 yet I won with Af 42***” how does it happen?
December 14, 2018 at 00:53
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
January 4, 2019 at 19:50
hi you are not the last my number 44*** and i know someone had 48***
December 13, 2018 at 22:29
Well, I hope this happened just for Christmas reason. Only +700 for AF and only +1200 for Europe (considering 13,100 dec interview for AF and 8800 for EU) is ridiculous.
Anyways, I’m really freaking out now.