Region | All DV Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed Separately |
|
---|---|---|
AFRICA | 2,750 | Except: Egypt 1,900 |
ASIA | 1,000 | Except: Iran 800 Nepal 600 |
EUROPE | 2,000 | |
NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS) | 4 | |
OCEANIA | 100 | |
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN |
150 |
This is for October interviews and is the first VB for the DV2019 year.
We can see the numbers have started low. No need to panic – that is somewhat normal. I suspect they are giving themselves time to handle the last minute craziness of DV2018 before spending a lot of energy and resources on DV2019 interviews. Also, remember they divide the work over the whole year – so there is a increase in these numbers each 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.
For DV2018 winners – remember this VB is NOTHING to do with your numbers – this is just DV2019. There is a repeat of the September interviews numbers, but as expected, there is no change to those numbers. There are NO further numbers being released for DV2018.
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.
August 8, 2018 at 19:33
Okay, this is normal, but can we expect a little higher jump next month or it will happen in a few months?
August 8, 2018 at 19:42
It varies over the 12 months. Sometimes the increase is higher, sometimes lower.
August 8, 2018 at 19:53
Hello, as i remember ur CN is 29*** as mine,we need pation.good luck.
August 8, 2018 at 19:50
Hi
Why they said exp Iran 800 even they baned Iran from travelling to US?
August 8, 2018 at 19:53
Because Iranians are entitled to interviews, and will be scheduled, but cannot be approved unless they meet certain exceptions.
August 8, 2018 at 20:03
2nd draw predictions Mr Brit? Thanks in advance from Ireland.
August 8, 2018 at 20:27
I don’t know. But any second draw would be very small – so really – no reason to hold your breath.
August 8, 2018 at 20:30
Very slow start for EU….hope it will change next month’s
August 8, 2018 at 20:31
Interesting for OC! That’s the lowest start of all the data you have hey? I’m hoping for Dec/Jan as I have a low 300s number 🙂
August 9, 2018 at 06:12
I’m shocked how low it is too! I’m low 400s ?
August 9, 2018 at 10:50
Good luck 🙂
August 8, 2018 at 21:12
My God !! Mine is coming soon brethren
August 8, 2018 at 21:14
Hi Brit, Thank you for all the time you give to help us.
Please I’ve a freind whi win the DV2019 with CN: AF19000. the problem she passes the baccalaureat this year. so she does not know when is the right time to send the DS260.?
thank you in advance.
August 8, 2018 at 21:16
ps: the results of the baccalaureat is around Jully 15 2019.
August 8, 2018 at 22:05
Right – so early/mid May.
August 8, 2018 at 22:05
If she wants to inverview having the baccalaureat proof, she can submit the DS260 about 2 months before she expects the results.
August 11, 2018 at 08:38
Thank you. What if she get the interview before the results. They will give here a chance till the results ???!!
August 11, 2018 at 14:01
No. If she needs that to qualify for the visa, she should delay.
August 8, 2018 at 21:19
Just went to the VB pages but nothing new is there…https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2018/visa-bulletin-for-august-2018.html
August 8, 2018 at 21:38
Seen…. got it wrong
August 8, 2018 at 22:06
… because that is for August.
August 8, 2018 at 21:24
this is not good , this is the lowest numbers since the beginning of the lottery
August 8, 2018 at 21:44
Hi Brit, my case number is 2xxx but we didn’t yet send the DS 260 that means we will be put in the last position?
August 8, 2018 at 22:11
No.
August 8, 2018 at 22:15
Does low starting number of EU mean there is high density and this leads to creation of low chance for high EU cases? Because with this start it is unlikely going current.Unfortunately…
August 8, 2018 at 22:26
This is a 12 mile race. You are freaking out after the first mile.
No you cannot assume that. If you read the article I did give a possible reason…
August 9, 2018 at 19:19
im 76xx when is my interview date ?
August 9, 2018 at 00:14
Thanks for all Briit
August 9, 2018 at 00:22
In January we know beteer
August 9, 2018 at 01:19
Hey Brit, my signature in my passport is different from the documents is that going cause any problem? Please answer me my interview date is next week
August 9, 2018 at 03:19
I doubt it.
August 9, 2018 at 02:20
Thanks Brit…….
August 9, 2018 at 02:44
My Sir, is that possible AS Region suddenly goes current in february / march because of travel ban? Nepal they only Have 3900 winners / iran 4190 as i remembered, and they divide those two from AS Region itself
August 9, 2018 at 03:18
What is the point of that speculation. Wait and see.
August 9, 2018 at 04:20
Alright Sir, AS105** still a long way
August 9, 2018 at 05:28
Hello brit. My CN is AF15XXX. I have not yet sent the ds260. I want to send it early october . will it be too late for processing for me to get interview if my number goes current.?
August 9, 2018 at 05:43
No
August 9, 2018 at 05:36
So you only receive interview notification when your rank number becomes current. What happens if you are first in line and completed the DS260 the very next day once the lottery results were announced? Is there a possibility you can get an interview notification before your number becomes current?
August 9, 2018 at 05:43
No!
August 9, 2018 at 08:10
Hi Simon,
Usually from previous visa bulletins i used to read in AF region ” except Egypt xxxx and Ethiopia xxxx” in this bulletin i cant find the ” Ethiopian”. Does that 2,750 figure also include Eth?
August 9, 2018 at 14:59
Yes
August 9, 2018 at 08:55
Hello, Brit. Thank you for your great work!
Today what is the biggest known Case Number for Eu?
Thank you!
August 9, 2018 at 15:01
In the 30’s
August 9, 2018 at 09:06
Hi brit can you tell me why the process is slow for afghans they spend too much money on dv process but they don’t get issue yet
August 9, 2018 at 15:02
Afghanistan has been a war zone for some years. That means there are more security concerns and probably less accurate record keeping. That’s why.
August 9, 2018 at 19:49
Salam Rizwan… I am an afghan as well can u give me your number so I can contact with u? Tashakor
August 9, 2018 at 10:27
Anyone have a EU number up to 31XXX ??
Mine is 29XXX they picked 30006 numbers so seems very unprobable
August 9, 2018 at 15:05
Yes there are numbers above 31XXX. You misunderstand case numbers versus selectees. Read this:
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
August 9, 2018 at 10:41
Hi Brit,
Thanks for all detailed information you provided in this blog.
I’m DV2019 winner from Ethiopia with my spouse. We married on July 2016. We have already submited our DS260 form.
My wife’s mother, currently permanent resident in US started the process of family based immigrant visa process under the category of unmarried sons and daughters (age 21 and over) of LPRs for her. It was applied 6 months before our marriage and they did not terminate or update the status of the case after our marriage.
My question is, does it create a problem for our interview?
August 9, 2018 at 15:05
No
August 9, 2018 at 12:45
I think that if in January number will less than 15k for EU cases it means dv 2019 will be like dv 2018
August 9, 2018 at 12:49
Alot of thanks, Mr. Birt
Today I got my visa at Khartoum consulate my case No. is 26***AF
August 9, 2018 at 15:10
Great!
August 11, 2018 at 02:33
AF2019 ??
August 9, 2018 at 13:38
I’m Asia region from Afghanistan
Cn 12xxx when will be my interview
1- does Asia current soon
August 9, 2018 at 15:12
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
August 9, 2018 at 17:21
Thanks for the replies! Our CN 29***. We will help to make scraping CEAC in DV 2019 🙂
August 9, 2018 at 20:52
Hi Simon. My CN is EU4xxx. I want to delay to cause a later interview and sent DS260 in february-march 2019. Is it safe for me to wait that long if this year Visa Bulletin for EU is started only from 2000?
August 9, 2018 at 21:24
Yes
August 9, 2018 at 21:04
I read that the new immigration law could come …. Can this affect a dv llotery??
August 9, 2018 at 21:22
Read the basic questions post.
August 9, 2018 at 22:44
Hi
I am a winner of dv 2019 but I have a big cn Eu 27 1** can I have a chance for an interview? In the previous years this cn wasnt a problem but who knows !
August 10, 2018 at 03:42
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
August 10, 2018 at 01:36
Hi, Britsimon what do you think about next DV 2020.
August 10, 2018 at 03:56
I haven’t spent any time thinking about it.
August 10, 2018 at 09:22
hi brit i am dv lottery winner my case 2019AF00000xxx ,i thnk my interview is on oct,
1.my sponser haav nt yet recieve form 1-131 did he fill on him self or he get txt msg or call frm kcc
August 10, 2018 at 14:47
He downloads the I-134 and completes it. Then he sends it to you with supporting docs.
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
August 13, 2018 at 05:29
Hi Brit. The I-134 has various details to include such as SSN under ‘other informations’, which the sponsor is hesitant of indicating. I can understand that and what can I do to have a complete and acceptable I-134 in this situation from the sponsor? Thanks Brit.
August 13, 2018 at 05:40
The sponsor needs to complete the form.
August 13, 2018 at 09:33
Thanks. In that case is it possible us to ask the sponsor to mail it directly to embassy (if he is too concerned about its details) and ask embassy to accept it? Appreciate your time Brit.
August 13, 2018 at 15:17
No. This is supposed to be a friend or relative willing to financially support you. If they can’t trust you not to abuse their personal details it doesn’t look like it is a real relationship, does it!
August 13, 2018 at 11:18
Sorry to bother you again Brit. To be very clear about my question on I-134. My local US Embassy’s visa interview instructions are available here;
https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/iv-dv-supplemental/CLM-Colombo.pdf
Here I don’t find anything with regard to I-134. Can you clarify whether it is a requirement to Colombo Embassy as per these instructions? Thanks once again.
August 13, 2018 at 15:22
I don’t know whether the embassy will ask for it or not.
August 13, 2018 at 15:37
Hello,
I am also dv winner from sri Lanka, you have to take i134 with you to embassy, and embassy need original i134 (I mean the signed one) for safety and get rid of visa refusal.CO ask more information about sponsor. (So ready for the interview with i134 ) good luck
August 13, 2018 at 19:26
Thank you Brit for being such a helpful person..
August 13, 2018 at 19:29
Thank you very much Piu. BTW, are you a DV2019 winner or a person who already appeared for the interviews? Thanks.
August 10, 2018 at 10:20
Hey Simon!
I don’t have any question to ask or anything. I just wanted to say thank you. I was a DV2018 winner(?) with a number of 33xxx… So it didn’t worked out for me. But still through out the process your articles/comments were really helpful.
Thanks for everything. Farewell.
August 10, 2018 at 14:48
(?) indeed.
Better luck next time.
August 10, 2018 at 13:03
My case number 2019AF11*** i have sent DS260 MAY 2018, may i expect in October 2018?
August 10, 2018 at 14:54
No. Read the article and learn how to read the VB.
August 10, 2018 at 13:08
Hi Simon, i have been selected for EDV 2019 from Nepal and my case number comes under 100 (Visa bulletin till 600 has been already posted). i have submitted my DS260 form on june 10th 2019. i just wanted to know interview will be scheduled on time or is there any chance for delay?
Thanks in Advance.
August 10, 2018 at 14:55
Wait and see.
August 10, 2018 at 16:22
we see for EU 2019 MAX CASE NUMBER CAN BE 31***……..can you give your opinion……how real case i we see in january for Eu???derivate starting??
August 10, 2018 at 18:34
I’m so tired of you asking this question. You know as much as I do at the moment. We will know more in January. I have explained that to you before. Please be patient and respectful of my time. Last warning.
August 11, 2018 at 07:45
Hi Brit. my CN is AS6xxx for 2019. With my local work place immigration administrative stuff/confirmations are still in progress, will I be safe if I submit my DS 260 by Jan 2019? Thanks in advance.
August 11, 2018 at 13:59
Yes
August 11, 2018 at 14:19
Thanks as always Brit..
August 11, 2018 at 12:58
I look at some statistics of EU selectees between 2017-2019 and it is clearly seen that in 2017 and 2018 Russia Ukraine Uzbekistan Turkey Albania which have great demands for visa more than 2019 also some big countries selectees such as Germany and France (in 2017,2018)also more than 2019 selectees.Because of these statistics i think dv 2019 for EU will go current but first of all we must know hole rate,response rate,derivative.Good luck to everyone
August 11, 2018 at 22:03
Turan…i am from Albania ……for dv 2018 five countrues in EU had hight number selecttes…..Albania Russia Turqia Ukraina Uzbekistani == 23000 sellectees….this country have very experience in dv llotery …for dv 2019 have low selectea…..the starting derivate for dv 2018 is 1.99…….the final derivate is 2.33………………….response rate for dv 2019 is 65 % refusal and ap is about 20 %……..If case number for dv 2019 is 31””’ max i suspect the derivate starting is 1.85 and the final derivate is 2.2….good luck for all ………….respect for Briit Simmon
August 11, 2018 at 23:38
Hi Rno,
Do you think also dv 2019 will go current as 2016.2017? Because if there will be no any extraordinary things such as more than 70%response rate or less than 15% response rate all of statistics demonstrate us dv 2019 will go current.The worst thing that make me to be in trouble is low numbers of EU for Octobe Visa bulletin…
August 12, 2018 at 00:30
No need to panic for visa bulletin october…..from case number 1 — 15000 i see the hight density for Eu…WE have show starting derivate and FINAL derivate for dv 2019….Derivate rate for me is most IMPORTANT……………good luck brother
August 12, 2018 at 08:43
How you can se high density when we don’t have data?
August 12, 2018 at 14:00
He can’t.
August 11, 2018 at 14:16
Hi Brit. Thanks for your valuable time. If I understood correctly, banned countries citizens are still allowed to go for interview. Any advise as how to make the case stronger? Should I prepare a petition before the interview? If so how do I do that? Also, my two aunts live in the States. My interview should be in October as my case is too low in AF. Cheers
August 11, 2018 at 14:24
Yes people from banned countries can interview, but it is a waste of time and money UNLESS they have dual citizenship, or live in Canada.
August 11, 2018 at 16:40
is there anyone who 2nl for octr
August 12, 2018 at 00:01
Read the article!
August 11, 2018 at 17:44
dv2018.stared too slow but dv2019 look like be too much slow.
i dont think case numbers mor then 30000 for AF and EU can make it
August 12, 2018 at 00:05
Another person who freaks out at the first mile of a 12 mile race.
August 14, 2018 at 01:00
hello Mark….where are you from??yur case number is…????
August 14, 2018 at 04:16
I have asked you to stop doing this. STOP.
August 12, 2018 at 04:57
hello Brit thank you very much for helping peoplei would love to ask you a question I’m a Moroccan citizen I won dv 2019 with a case number of af1008 but I didn’t complete my ds260 till 5 August so my interview maybe will schedule later than October or it will be in time and thank you again
August 12, 2018 at 05:06
Probably November or December.
August 12, 2018 at 05:09
thank you very much have a great day
August 12, 2018 at 07:54
hello brit me again.i read all you post and how i understand.now they have realised 2000visas for EU.That mean i can expect to be call on interview soon because mu case number is 2019EU17XX.did i understand good or no.thank you
August 12, 2018 at 13:59
Yes.
August 12, 2018 at 14:01
thank you very much
August 12, 2018 at 13:33
Good afternoon. .. please I went for my interview and something g happened which I didn’t understand. ..I know if you register twice the lottery will not select your application for the draw. . But I win and went for the Interviw and they told me I will not be given the visa because I registered twice. . Can I do anything about this …
August 12, 2018 at 14:05
To be clear, you are saying that you knew you registered twice, but because you were invited for an interview you thought you had got away with cheating?
No, you can’t do anything about it!
August 12, 2018 at 14:41
MILICA can you see in this blog…….70 % for Eu have slow case number
August 12, 2018 at 15:27
LOL. In other words, you don’t know. But common sense says there is higher density in lower numbers.
August 12, 2018 at 16:47
Rno, it doesn’t have to mean anything. The fact that individuals come up with low numbers does not mean that the density is high just because you see that 70% of people with low numbers reported on the forum
August 12, 2018 at 16:59
Quite. In reality we know density is higher at lower numbers, but we don’t know exactly how dense.
August 12, 2018 at 17:04
Milica i am certain… dv 2016 dv 2017 dv 2018 have hight density in low case number……
August 12, 2018 at 19:04
Again. You are CORRECT about low number density – because it ALWAYS HAPPENS. But not because you have the numbers!
August 12, 2018 at 17:11
i am from Albania … 2500 selectees dv 2019 60 % have case number under 18000 20 % have case namber around 18000 — 28000 20 % have case number over 28000
August 12, 2018 at 19:09
Oh man.
If you take a single (unlimited) country, the number of cases per 1000 for that country is about the same from the first case to the last case. The hole rate for the country is roughly uniform throughout the range. But since we know the max case number in EU is just over 30k, your statement that 60% are below 18000 is OBVIOUS because 18000 is 60% of 30000. Do you see the point?
August 12, 2018 at 18:01
How can I contact you? This is a forum for the lottery, and not places for correspondence
August 12, 2018 at 22:12
Milica, I am from Montenegro. How can I contact you and lets discuss the lottery together if possible? I was selected also for DV2019.
August 12, 2018 at 23:32
Hello Montenegro…….you can asked Briit Simmon…this is number one for dv lllotery..thanks
August 12, 2018 at 20:51
You are great Briit …You hace more years exlerience a dv llotary…….Now We seee they are 30000 selectes and case number max are about 31000 My answer is:: What you think for
starting derivate?????? Thank you
August 12, 2018 at 23:11
In January we will have the data.
August 12, 2018 at 20:57
sorry sorry sorry my questions